Building works at Colchester Campus

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Works impacting lifts 

Date Location Details
05 March - Ongoing L8 lift Lift out of service due to emergency works.
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.
07 April - Ongoing H3 lift Out of service
    

Works across campus 

Date Location Details
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.
March - April 2026 4.103 & 4.131 corridor Power and data upgrades.
20 March - 20 April 2026 Square 1 Bridge Repair works to bridge - bridge out of use during these dates.
23 March - 19 April 2026
Square 3
Waterproofing works. Some noise in nearby spaces when cement is removed. 
23 March - 19 April 2026 Square 5 (by library) Waterproofing works 
28 March - 02 April 2026 Canteen Kitchen  Drainage upgrade works.
06 - 23 April 2026 3.405 - 3.413 corridor cabling works Some noise is expected during first week.
08 April 2026 Constable Building, John Tabor Building, Grounds Barns, West Lodge, Lakeside House & Flat. Water Replacement Works will be taking place on this date. Water will be shut off to these buildings from 10:30am to 1:00pm.
08 - 09 April 2026 Valley Car Park, lanes 3 & 4 Tree works. A cordon will be in place limiting parking space in these lanes.
13 April - 22 May 2026 John Tabor Building  Fire alarm system replacement and upgrade.
 

Works in main campus accommodation

Date Location Details
23 March - 03 April 2026  Eddington Tower floors 2,3,4 & 14
Low-side shower flooring replacements 
23 March - 03 April 2026
Eddington Tower floors 5 & 12
High-side shower flooring replacements
03 - 16 April 2026
Eddington Tower floors 3 & 4  High-side shower flooring replacements
End of Summer term (dates tbc)
Eddington Tower floor 1
High-side shower flooring replacements

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