The fourth floor of Dunton Tower is undergoing interior renovations that are estimated to cost $76,000, according to the City of Ottawa’s website.
The renovations began in mid-December 2013 and should be completed by early February 2014, according to Christopher Cline, Carleton’s media relations co-ordinator.
New interior walls will modify the size, layout, and use of each room. New ceilings, lighting, and flooring will also be installed.
In addition to the updates, two new private offices and a shared meeting space will also be added, according to Andrew Barrett, the assistant director of the Educational Developmental Centre.
The Educational Developmental Centre, which occupies the fourth floor of Dunton Tower, requested the renovations.
“We had been bugging [the university] to get some money for the renovations, and they bought our argument and funded it. So, we’re happy,” Barrett said.
Interior space improvements and a healthier work environment were the main reason for the renovations, he said.
“There was a lot of space that wasn’t well suited for the things that we do here. It just wasn’t laid out in a way that supported us,” Barrett said. “We lose a lot of storage space, but gain space for people.”
Barrett said the faculty members on the fourth floor have handled the renovations quite well since they are optimistic about the opportunity for a better work environment.
“Our staff is willing to deal with the short term pain for the long term gain. So, it’s good,” Barrett said. “We can offer better help, if we have a better space. It’s all about trying to improve the services we offer to the teaching-learning community.”
The renovations are being done by an Ottawa-based company, Special Edition Builders Ltd., and are the first renovations to the fourth floor in over five years.
The Educational Developmental Centre will remain open throughout the renovations.
