Building works at Colchester Campus

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Works impacting lifts 

Date Location Details
02 - 28 February 2026 H3 lift upgrade works  The lift will be out of use for essential upgrade works on these dates. Please use the H6 lift as an alternative route.
23 - 27 March 2026
Bertrand Russell Tower
The lift on the high-side of the tower will be out of service. During this time please make use of the other lift in the building.
    

Works across campus 

Date Location Details
Ongoing South Courts Launderette  Automatic doors awaiting repair, please pull to open.
20-27 February 2026 Constable Building Clock tower scaffolding removal
08 December 2025 - 01 May 2026 Life Sciences between 3SW.6.02 & 3SW.6.03 There will be refurbishments taking place in Life Science Labs between these dates. There may be some noise for nearby rooms but most heavy work will take place out of hours.
02 - 04 March 2026 Tony Rich Teaching Centre Tarmac work will be carried out on these dates to the lift landing area at the rear of building.
28 March - 02 April 2026 Canteen Kitchen  Drainage upgrade works.
13 April - 22 May 2026 John Tabor Building  Fire alarm system replacement and upgrade.
 

Works in main campus accommodation

Date Location Details
23 March 2026 HAC.22 & HAC.23 Hot water System Works will be taking place across accommodations on this date.  
23 - 27 March 2026 Bertrand Russell Tower The lift on the high-side of the tower will be out of service. During this time please make use of the other lift in the building.
30 March 2026 Eddington Tower The internal door will be replaced on this date. Access will be via rear emergency exit during works.

Operational communications

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Contact us
Estates and Facilities Helpdesk
Telephone: 01206 872959
Out-of-hours support Security and Safety Team
Telephone: 01206 872125