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College of the Rockies

Project: South entrance building renovation and expansion to replace programs housed in portables, in order to increase functionality and enhance security

Total Project Cost:
$12,745,000
Total KIP Funding:
$6,045,000

Status of Project: Substantially completed

Project Description

This project involves renovating the south entrance building, allowing the college to relocate into the building programs that were being delivered in portables. Renovations include adding eight classrooms, four computer labs, three reading labs, and 39 faculty offices and meeting rooms. Further renovations include an upgrade to an elevator. The project is designed to meet the requirements of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification.

Primary Areas of Benefit

  1. Expands or enhances utility of training space: The additional classroom space, with complete electronic teaching aids, provides the college with greater flexibility in terms of programs offering. The project increased the number of full time equivalent students that can be accommodated by 152.
  2. Upgrades health and safety aspects of facilities: The project provides students and staff with a healthy, safe and secure facility, and eliminates the need for portable buildings. The upgraded elevator improves accessibility for student with limited mobility.
  3. Improves energy efficiency: Renovations utilize energy-efficient materials in its construction, resulting in improved energy efficiency. Greenhouse Gas Emissions are reduced by an estimated 37 tonnes of CO2 per year.
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