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S I M O N FR AS E R U N I V E R S I T Y 5 Y E AR C AP I T AL P L AN - 2014/15 – 2018/19

INTRODUCTION SFU’s PLANNING FRAMEWORK STRATEGIC INITIATIVES CAPITAL PROJECT OVERVIEW PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS Category 1 - NEW PRIORITY PROJECTS • SFU Surrey - Energy Systems Engineering • SFU Surrey - Science, Health and Technology • SFU Surrey - Business & Other • SFU Surrey - Graduate Facilities • SFU Burnaby - First Peoples House • SFU Vancouver – Harbour Centre Facilities Annuity Category 2 – WHOLE ASSET REPLACEMENT & RENEWAL PROJECTS • SFU Burnaby - Roadway Reconstruction • SFU Burnaby - Renewal Data Centre • SFU Burnaby - Renewal Shrum Science – Biology • SFU Burnaby - Renewal Education Building • SFU Burnaby - Renewal Library and Student Learning Commons • SFU Burnaby - Renewal Shrum Science – Physics • SFU Burnaby - Renewal Convocation Mall • SFU Burnaby - Replacement Central Heating Plant

APPENDICES 1.0 AVED (Attachment 4) Prioritized List of Proposed Category 1 and Category 2

Projects 2.0 AVED (Attachment 5) Summary or Major Ongoing/Planned Self-Funded

Projects


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INTRODUCTION This document presents Simon Fraser University’s 5 year Capital Plan for the construction of new facilities and the renewal of existing facilities and aging infrastructure. The projects described herein are in the process of construction or planning, or are under consideration for future implementation based on forecasted need. The format for this Capital Plan is based on the Ministry of Advanced Education’s (the Ministry) request for standardized plan submissions from all public post-secondary institutions. The Ministry’s intention is to develop a Consolidated Capital Plan for capital requirements across institutions. The Capital Plan divides SFU’s capital projects into the Ministry’s project categories of: a) new priority building projects, b) whole asset replacement and renewal projects and c) on-going and planned self-funded projects. SFU looks forward to working with the Ministry to achieve our shared mandate of providing the highest quality teaching, research and community service to the citizens and communities of British Columbia. SFU will continue to support the priorities of the Ministry which include:

• Health and Safety • Operating cost reduction • Access to quality education • Job creation/Economic benefit • Labour market demand expansion • Infrastructure sustainability

This update to the Five Year Capital Plan reflects Simon Fraser University’s current priorities and is based on the best information and data available at this time.


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SFU’s PLANNING FRAMEWORK

The Engaged University The projects identified in this report are selected to support SFU's vision as The Engaged University. The realization of this capital plan would significantly contribute to SFU’s goals by fostering supportive campus environments for students, research and the community. Projects included in this plan will enable SFU to grow in size and stature and achieve the vision to be the leading engaged university, defined by its dynamic integration of innovative education, cutting-edge research, and far-reaching community engagement. As part of this vision, SFU has committed to the following underlying principles that will provide guidance to the establishment of the University’s capital priorities as found in this plan: Academic and Intellectual Freedom: SFU will be an open and inclusive university

whose foundation is intellectual and academic freedom.

Diversity: SFU will foster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity and multi-ethnic character reflected amongst its students, staff, faculty, and our society.

Internationalization: SFU will value international knowledge, understanding and engagement, and will seek to engender an active global citizenship among its students, faculty and staff, and to ensure that SFU is an engaged partner and contributor on the international stage.

Respect for Aboriginal Peoples and Cultures: SFU will honour the history, culture and presence of Aboriginal peoples. The university will welcome and nurture Aboriginal students and seek opportunities for greater representation of Aboriginal peoples amongst its faculty and staff.

Supportive and Healthy Work Environment: SFU will recognize, respect and value

the essential contribution made by staff and faculty, and will seek to build and sustain a work environment that is equitable, supportive, rewarding and enjoyable.

SFU STRATEGIC VISION

To be the leading engaged university defined by its dynamic integration of innovative education, cutting-edge

research, and far-reaching community engagement.

Engaging Students To equip SFU students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences that prepares them

for life in an ever-changing and challenging world. Engaging Research

To be a world leader in knowledge mobilization building on a strong

foundation of fundamental research.

Engaging Communities To be Canada’s most community-

engaged research university.


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Sustainability: SFU will pursue ecological, social and economic sustainability through its programs and operations. Through teaching and learning, research and community engagement, SFU will seek and share solutions. In its own operations, it will develop and model best practices, from minimizing its ecological footprint, to maximizing its social health and economic strength.

SFU Integrated Planning framework below illustrates the interconnections of planning work that SFU is undertaking to ensure that local plans support each other as well as the University's priorities and ultimately SFU’s Mission, Values and Commitments.

Figure 1 - Integrated Planning Framework The Academic Plan and the Strategic Research Plan provide the strategic direction for SFU.

From these plans flow a number of supporting operational plans including the Facilities Capital Plan. Implementation of this plan is required to meet the University’s vision, mission

and values.


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From the October 18, 2012 SFU Presentation to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Gov’t Services

SFU’s top growth priority is the expansion of the Surrey campus. Since 2006, the population of Surrey has increased 18.6%—double that of Greater Vancouver. This region now represents over half the grade 12 enrolments in the Lower Mainland (see graph 1) yet it has only 126 post-secondary seats for every thousand 18-to-29-year-old versus the provincial average of 244 seats. The transition rate from high school to post-secondary in South Fraser communities is also traditionally lower than those of Richmond, Vancouver, and the North Shore.

In a 2006 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SFU, the Province of BC demonstrated its commitment to meeting regional demand and ensuring BC’s economic competitiveness through higher education growth in the South Fraser. This MOU sought to double the size of the SFU Surrey campus from 2,500 to 5,000 student FTEs by 2015. In addition, the Province funded the purchase of several lots surrounding the campus to accommodate growth.

The need for post-secondary education capacity has only increased, especially in light of the Province’s Skills for Growth: British Columbia’s Labour Market Strategy to 2020. Without a significant increase in post-secondary participation rates, BC will experience major skills shortages by 2020. Due to new employment opportunities and retirement of current workers, an estimated 1.1 million jobs will open in this decade and, by 2020, 80% of all new jobs in BC will require a post-secondary degree. Given that only 67% of the current workforce has such training, 90% of new labour market entrants – most obviously including current grade school students – will need to transition into the post-secondary system to meet labour market needs and maintain a competitive economy.

In 2011, the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services made the unanimous recommendation that the Province recommit to the expansion of SFU Surrey, and this year’s committee has heard strong support from the Surrey Board of Trade and the Downtown Business Improvement Association for this action.

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES This Capital Plan is based on four strategic initiatives that will carry out the University’s mission and support the new vision as an Engaged University. The projects identified in this report support these strategic initiatives. 1. Expansion – SFU Surrey

To meet the increasing enrollment demand from the fast growing university student aged population in the south Fraser Valley, it is necessary to expand the Surrey campus. The next phases of development (Energy Systems Engineering; Science/Health/Technology; Business and other; and Graduate student facilities) will accommodate the next forecasted enrollment growth of 2,500 FTE and allow SFU Surrey to keep pace with this growing demand.


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2. Renewal and Rehabilitation – SFU Burnaby

The SFU Burnaby campus continues to suffer from an on-going deferred maintenance problem. The rehabilitation and renewal of significantly compromised and aging facilities and infrastructure at the Burnaby campus is required to extend the useful life of facilities and to improve the sustainability and functionality of these facilities. The condition of major infrastructure systems such as the main campus road, and the central heating plant, impact access to reliable and safe facilities. The Data Centre, a project that is already partially underway, requires additional funding to complete its modernization. Aged and deteriorated instructional spaces, building envelope and mechanical/electrical systems in the Biology, Education, Library and Physics buildings compromise learning and research activities. The extracurricular experience of students and the community are also compromised by the poor condition of the Convocation Mall. Addressing these critical deferred maintenance and capital renewal requirements directly supports SFU’s vision.

3. Community Engagement

One aspect of being an Engaged University is the need to have facilities that attract students and support the community. New and improved facilities that enhance the student experience and the local community are key parts of achieving this vision. Expansion of and improvements to student residences, recreation and athletics facilities, a new art gallery and a new transit hub are all projects that will help SFU to engage students from around the world as well as improve the life of the local Burnaby community. A First People’s House will meet a specific goal of better engaging the aboriginal community.

4. Sustainability and Climate Action

SFU Facilities Services has a broad portfolio of activities that aim to reduce the University’s environmental footprint through conservation efforts and efficiency improvements. Areas of operational focus are implementing infrastructure improvements to achieve reductions in energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, and to increase waste and water conservation. Where possible the re-use of existing structures is the decision of choice. In addition to physical upgrades, emphasis is also placed on "soft tissue" changes such as behavioral change programs and improved communications to engage the community. These projects and change programs build a culture of sustainability in support of SFU Sustainability Policy (GP 38) and the SFU Energy Conservation Commitment. Project goals are aligned with Provincial government mandates and objectives including carbon neutrality, provincial greenhouse gas emissions reductions, and infrastructure renewal. Major capital projects are designed to high energy performance standards and target LEED Gold certification. The emphasis on renewal of the buildings at Burnaby is intended to reduce the impact on the environment by improving the operational efficiency of existing buildings and avoiding unnecessary waste.


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CAPITAL PROJECT OVERVIEW Over the past few years SFU has experienced exceptional growth in support of the accessibility agenda of the Province of British Columbia. Total student FTE enrollment has grown by 59% during the period from 2001/02 to 2012/13, with undergraduate domestic students growing by 38%, undergraduate international students by 426% and graduate students by 60%. The space inventory during this time has not kept pace, increasing by only approximately 47%. Consequently, this Capital Plan includes new building projects to accommodate past growth and to add system capacity at the Surrey campus. It includes renewal projects for the Burnaby campus to address deferred maintenance requirements, improve the overall condition of the campus and ensure reliable facilities infrastructure services. In addition the University has included eight self-funded projects to address building and facilities needs that are not typically funded by AVED (e.g. Athletics and Recreation, Student Residences, etc.), but which are necessary to support students and operate the University. New Building Projects for Planned Enrollment Expansion - Surrey This plan outlines SFU’s future needs for capital funding to support SFU planned enrollment expansion. The expansion plan outlined in this document will help accommodate FTE growth, especially at the Surrey campus. FTE growth at the Surrey campus is a priority for SFU. The goal for this location is to carry out the mandate to become a fully comprehensive campus. SFU Surrey was established to help meet the predicted demographic demand for post-secondary access in the south Fraser Valley. The existing facilities have reached capacity much earlier than projected. Course offerings in the sciences and in areas of technology such as mechatronics, have proven to be very attractive with significant increases in enrollment demand. Unfortunately, without expansion of the Surrey campus, qualified students from the immediate area who intend on enrolling at SFU Surrey cannot be accommodated. The recently completed Podium 2 project has accommodated a small portion of the next phase of FTE growth and provided lab space for first year biology and chemistry courses, which were not previously available at Surrey. This capital plan describes four consecutive projects for the Surrey campus including Energy Systems Engineering; Science, Health and Technology; Business and other; and graduate student facilities. These projects will be needed to accommodate the next forecasted enrollment growth of 2,500 FTE, allowing SFU Surrey to keep pace with the growing demand, and achieve its mandate of becoming a fully comprehensive campus.


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FCI = Deferred Maintenance + Capital Renewal Current Replacement Value

SFU Burnaby has 35 academic related buildings. Based on the FCI audit – ten are in good condition (FCI <0.20), thirteen are in fair condition (FCI 0.20 ><0.50) and twelve 12 are in poor condition (FCI

>0.50). The total estimated deferred maintenance and capital renewal cost for poor condition

buildings is approximately $532,000,000 ($62,000,000 higher than 1 year ago).

New Building Projects – SFU Burnaby There are seven new building projects planned for the Burnaby Campus. A First Peoples House (longhouse) is the only project for which a request for government funding has been made. The other new buildings are self-funded projects for ancillary facilities, including new student residences, new athletic and recreation facilities, a new student union building, a new transit hub and intercultural centre/art gallery. These are to be funded from various sources including a student levy approved through a recent referendum, donations and partnerships with private developers/operators. Renewal/Replacement and Infrastructure Projects – Burnaby Renewal of existing facilities is an identified priority of government and is of particular concern for the SFU Burnaby campus that is now over 47 years old. Aging campus facilities and infrastructure are experiencing ever-increasing issues related to health and safety deficiencies, lack of functionality and unreliable and inefficient building systems. In total, over half of the capital projects described in this plan are targeted to the renewal or replacement of existing facilities and infrastructure. Recent dramatic reductions in Annual Capital Allowance funding from the Province contribute significantly to the deferred maintenance backlog and the demand for renewal. The cost of repair of infrastructure, if not adequately maintained, will far exceed the cost of an appropriate level of maintenance throughout the life of our facilities. As a result, SFU building and infrastructure will reach the end of their useful life sooner and necessitate the need for more significant renewal works than would have otherwise been anticipated. The Ministry supported VFA audit of facilities condition illustrates this need. Currently, according to the FCI (Facilities Condition Index) 39% of SFU Burnaby buildings (52 % of the Burnaby space inventory) are in ‘poor’ condition. It is important to recognize that this audit does not include the deferred maintenance needs of residences, other ancillary buildings, roads, utilities, and campus infrastructure. Based on these findings, renewal is urgently required to support the vision, mission and values of the University and to:

improve learning conditions for students improve research delivery areas improve community social spaces mitigate the cost of deferred maintenance ensure that our facilities are fiscally and environmentally sustainable.


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The highest priority infrastructure renewal project for Burnaby is the urgent need to rehabilitate the road system. Gaglardi Way, the entrance road to the campus, and University Drive West are in terrible condition despite annual repairs. It is becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with incidents of cracking, spalling and broken pavement, increasing the likelihood of an accident involving an automobile or a cyclist. The road condition also contributes to excessive wear and tear on the TransLink buses that bring the majority of students to campus and on other service vehicles and cars travelling to campus. The second highest priority renewal project for the Burnaby campus is the Data Centre. This project is already partially underway, but additional funding is required to complete the modernization of the data computing centre. The highest priority academic renewal project for the Burnaby campus is the renovation of the second phase of the Shrum Science building – Biology. This project follows the recent completion of Phase 1 - Chemistry renewal project. The entire project is a multi-year plan intended to renovate and rehabilitate the Shrum Science Centre on the Burnaby campus. These facilities are at the end of their functional life and require significant work to bring them up to current life safety and functional standards. The Biology building has the worst Facility Condition Index of all buildings on campus. Renewal of the Physics and Kinesiology portions of the Shrum Science Centre will need to take place in due course as well. The next highest priority for academic renewal is the Education Building, which is suffering from a poorly designed and failing building envelope that is increasingly prone to leaks leading to mould growth and building deterioration. The Library building is also in need of a major renewal. The building was built in 1968 and has inadequate, outdated and aging mechanical and electrical systems, and has significant shortcomings in terms of building code, seismic and accessibility compliance. Convocation Mall needs to be rebuilt to address structural deficiencies, inadequate snow load capacity and envelope failures. Replacement of the existing aging Central Heating Plant with a new high efficiency gas fired boiler plant will be needed in the near future. Efforts are underway to develop a privately financed/built/operated biomass heating plant to replace or supplement the existing heating plant. If successful, it will eliminate the need for this request. Ongoing/Planned/Self-Funded Projects

SFU has eight on-going or planned self-funded projects. As mentioned above, SFU is currently considering a partnership with a private utility company to develop a bio-mass central heat plant as an alternative to a gas fired replacement capital project. A new transit hub has also been planned to better incorporate transit operations within the campus. An intercultural centre/art gallery is planned to house SFU’s outstanding art


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collection and to provide space for the promotion and study of the cultural diversity of our community. SFU is pursuing alternate funding opportunities and partnerships with private developers/operators for projects to add recreation and athletic facilities and for rehabilitation of existing students’ residences, together with new student residence buildings. SFU is also working with the Simon Fraser Student Society to plan for a new student union building and stadium on the Burnaby campus as the result of a recent referendum passed by the students to institute a levy to raise the funds for the project. The University continues to seek opportunities for partnerships, funding from alternative sources such as the Canadian Foundation for Innovation/British Columbia Knowledge Development Fund (CFI/BCKDF) program and contributions from donors and other fundraising for resources consistent with the University’s mission. Where possible such opportunities may be integrated with traditional government-funded programs.

PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS

It is assumed that the facilities and infrastructure necessary to accommodate normal and/or targeted enrollment growth will be funded by AVED in accordance with the BC Space Standards, using an appropriate Unit Rate Budgeting methodology that recognizes elemental unit costs and reasonable projections of cost escalation.

Estimates of the costs for future developments have been calculated using an average rate based on current experience of $5,000 per m2, in current 2012 dollars. At the time of approval of project funding an appropriate adjustment for change of scope and escalation will be required.

All future projects will be executed in accordance with campus planning principles, design standards and functional requirements, and the government mandate to achieve LEED Gold, or equivalent, for new construction and LEED Silver for major renovation and renewal projects. As well, the University will honour the Wood First Initiative and will comply with The Capital Asset Management Framework, the Greenhouse Gas Reductions Target Act, and the Capital Asset Reference Guide.

The projects described in the balance of this plan use reasonable parametric assumptions. It is anticipated that revisions to the space projections, costs and schedules will be required as additional planning information becomes available. The plan attempts to address those areas that are currently in a deficit position or where the condition of a building or infrastructure asset is compromised to the point of requiring renewal, rehabilitation or replacement.

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CATEGORY 1

NEW PRIORITY PROJECTS


CATEGORY 1 – NEW PRIORITY PROJECTS

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1.0 Current Situation

• To meet the increasing enrollment demand from the fast growing university student aged population in the south Fraser Valley, it is necessary to expand the Surrey campus.

• AVED and SFU have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to grow the Surrey Campus to 5,000 FTE’s to address the province’s commitment to increase university access for students south of the Fraser.

• Currently SFU is serving 2,500 student FTE in 31,503 GASM (339,098 sq.ft.) of space with no room for expansion of programs.

• The next phases of development (Energy Systems Engineering; Science/Health /Technology; Business and other; and Graduate student facilities) will accommodate the next forecasted enrollment growth of 2,500 FTE and allow SFU Surrey to keep pace with this growing demand.

2.0 Project Description • This project is the first phase in the four phase expansion of the SFU Surrey campus. • The estimated size of this project is 10,000 GSM. • This building will house the Energy Systems Engineering Program (ESE). This program

will be the first dedicated undergraduate energy engineering program in Western Canada and the first Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board accredited undergraduate energy engineering program in Canada. It will have an integrated approach to energy engineering education, blending essential elements of policy, economics, management and entrepreneurship with a strong core of energy-related engineering sciences and design, resulting in a program to train well-rounded energy engineers.

• The building will provide space required to serve the needs of 280 undergraduate FTE and 100 Graduate FTE in the Energy Systems Engineering Program (ESE) as well as much needed space for the existing Mechatronics program.

• The facilities will include teaching labs, equipment rooms, research labs and academic and staff support spaces.

• In the same building complex, in a joint venture with the City of Surrey and the Surrey Development Corporation, SFU will house the Cleantech Commercialization Centre. The project is a business mentorship and training centre and will engage the larger community with SFU research.

• This innovative project also includes a 400-seat lecture theatre that will serve the Surrey students and complement the other building tenants.

3.0 Project Objectives • According to Globe Foundation and Skills for Growth Report of BC Government,

over 50,000 skilled technical workers in clean energy are needed over the next 10-15 years. The Electricity Sector Council of Canada estimates nearly 60% of the current workforce in the electricity industry will retire by 2020. The industry will need

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to recruit 45,000 new workers in the next five years to deal with refurbishing existing systems, and building new and renewable energy infrastructure.

• Energy Engineering is a multidisciplinary specialization that promotes sustainable systems and is increasingly seen as a major step forward in meeting carbon reduction targets.

4.0 Options Considered • The nature of science teaching and research requires hands on experience in a

laboratory setting. Alternative means of teaching and research without lab experience is not practical. Specialized lab facilities are not generally available in the marketplace and those that might be typically are not designed to meet the building code requirements for assembly use as required for university teaching functions. Locations distant from the Burnaby campus are also not practical.

• Extensive investigation of partnerships with private developers and the Surrey Development Corporation have not resulted in any viable facilities alternative.

• The project supports development of the university campus as part of the new Surrey downtown civic centre precinct.

5.0 Project Outcomes • Infrastructure Improvements:

o The project will allow for expansion of new graduate and undergraduate science programs in Surrey and provide support space for existing programs. A new SFU building in Surrey Centre will support the development of the campus within a new downtown and support community partnerships.

• Innovation: o The partnership with the City of Surrey and the Surrey Development

Corporation to house the Cleantech Commercialization Centre will support green energy business development in Surrey, and will enhance the community development at Surrey Central City. The project is a business mentorship and training centre and will engage the larger community with SFU research.

• Strategic Alignment: o This project will accommodate growth and labour market demand driven

capacity. The project provides the opportunity for industry based collaborations for which SFU Surrey has a strong reputation. The programs offered in this building will provide the training and education required to meet BC’s labour market needs and maintain a competitive economy. SFU is the only BC research university with plans to significantly grow its undergraduate student population.

o The expansion of Surrey’s campus buildings and academic programs will support the institutions vision for the integration of innovative education, cutting edge research and far-reaching community engagements. SFU Surrey has been a living example of what it means to be an “engaged university”.

o This project is needed to meet the increasing enrollment demand from the fast growing university student aged population in the south Fraser Valley.

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6.0 Project Cost/Funding • $70,000,000 (SFU portion)

Funding for the SFU portion of this project is expected to be funded by AVED. The City of Surrey and the Surrey Development Corporation are expected to provide the funding for their portions of the overall project.

• It is assumed that operating funding would be provided by AVED based on standard funding per FTE formula.

7.0 Key Risks • Completion of development agreement with partner agencies • Budget management • Schedule management

8.0 Project Schedule

SFU Surrey – Energy Systems Engineering 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

SCHEDULE

Planning

Design

Construction

Occupancy Mar. 2018

CASH FLOW

$70,000,000 $100,000 $7,000,000 $25,000,000 $37,900,000



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1.0 Current Situation • To meet the increasing enrollment demand from the fast growing university student

aged population in the south Fraser Valley, it is necessary to expand the Surrey campus.




2.0 Project Description • This project is the second phase in the four phase expansion of the SFU Surrey

campus. Together these projects will provide facilities to accommodate an additional 2,500 FTE’s, growing the campus to a total of 5,000 FTE’s by 2019.

• This project will provide space for science, health and technology programs and will be comprised of classrooms, research and teaching laboratories, academic and support spaces, and a data centre to serve the SFU Surrey campus.

• This project will provide space required to serve the needs of 660 undergraduate students in Science, Health and Technology programs.

• The estimated size of this project is 19,000 GSM. 3.0 Project Objectives

• The expansion will add programs to train students for careers in health/natural and applied sciences where job growth in BC is expected to grow by 2.4 %/1.6% by 2020 and where an estimated 90,000/60,000 new or replacement workers will be needed according to the BC Labour Market Outlook 2010-2020.

• Science, Health and Technology programs will be offered to support other academic initiatives to provide disciplinary breadth and academic choice for students completing programs and degrees in Surrey.


laboratory setting. Alternative means of teaching and research without lab experience is not practical. Specialized lab facilities are not generally available in the marketplace and those that might be typically are not designed to meet the



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building code requirements for assembly use as required for university teaching functions. Locations distant from the Burnaby campus are also not practical.


• The project supports development of the university campus as part of the new Surrey downtown civic centre precinct.

5.0 Project Outcomes • The project will allow for expansion of new graduate and undergraduate programs

in science, health and technology at the Surrey campus, and provide support space for existing programs. The project will help to enhance the development of the Surrey Central City community.


capacity. The project provides the opportunity for industry based collaborations for which SFU Surrey has a strong reputation. The programs offered in this building will provide the training and education required to meet BC’s labour market needs and maintain a competitive economy. SFU is the only BC research university with plans to significantly grow its undergraduate student population.



6.0 Project Cost/Funding • $95 million • This project is expected to be funded by AVED. There are on-going discussions with

other institutional and municipal bodies regarding the possibility of making this part of a larger development on the site.


7.0 Key Risks • Budget management • Schedule management • Completion of property acquisition



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8.0 Project Schedule SFU Surrey – Science, Health and Technology

2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20

SCHEDULE

Planning

Design

Construction

Occupancy Mar. 2019

CASH FLOW

$95,000,000 $1,000,000 $8,000,000 $41,000,000 $45,000,000



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• To meet the increasing enrollment demand from the fast growing university student aged population in the south Fraser Valley, it is necessary to expand the Surrey campus.




2.0 Project Description

• Surrey’s next building will be the third phase of a four phase expansion that will provide space required to serve the needs of 2,500 additional FTE’s within a comprehensive and full service campus of 5,000 FTE’s by 2019.

• This phase will provide for business and other programs such as an expanded arts complement and Surrey out-reach programs. The project will provide classrooms, research and teaching laboratories, and academic and staff support spaces.

• Incubator space is important for this program. Select students can graduate to incubator space for short time frame. Facilities should include furnished (bookable) flex offices, shared meeting space, office support rooms (printer, photocopier) and access to IP phone, voice mail and Internet connection.

• This project will provide space required to serve the needs of 659 undergraduate students in Business and Arts.

• The estimated size of this project is 19,000 GSM.

3.0 Project Objectives • Entrepreneurship and innovation are fundamental to economic growth and

prosperity in Canada. Students at SFU with Undergraduate degrees outside of Business would benefit from an accessible Minor in Business offered at the Surrey campus focused on venture development (entrepreneurship) and innovation within organizations (intrapraneurship).

• Business majors in this concentration will select into one of two broad themes of Science and Technology Entrepreneurship or Social Entrepreneurship. Students in the BUS Major concentrating in Entrepreneurship and Innovation could work to earn space in Surrey Incubator through competition. Limited spaces would be provided for both Technology as well as Social Entrepreneurship.



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• 182,000 job openings in BC are expected by 2020 in the Business, Finance and Administration occupations according to the BC Labour Market Outlook 2010-2020.

4.0 Options Considered • Extensive investigation of partnerships with private developers and the Surrey

Development Corporation have not resulted in any viable facilities alternative. • The project supports development of the university campus as part of the new

Surrey downtown civic centre precinct.

5.0 Project Outcomes • The project will allow for expansion of new graduate and undergraduate business

and other programs at the Surrey campus, and provide support space for existing programs. The project will help to enhance the development of the Surrey Central City community.

• Strategic Alignment:

o This project will accommodate growth and labour market demand driven capacity. The project provides the opportunity for industry based collaborations for which SFU Surrey has a strong reputation. The programs offered in this building will provide the training and education required to meet BC’s labour market needs and maintain a competitive economy. SFU is the only BC research university with plans to significantly grow its undergraduate student population.



6.0 Project Funding • $95 million • This project is expected to be funded by AVED. There are on-going discussions with



7.0 Key Risks

• Budget management • Schedule management • Completion of property acquisition



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SFU Surrey - Business and Other 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

SCHEDULE

Planning

Design

Construction

Occupancy Mar. 2019

CASH FLOW

$95,000,000 $1,000,000 $8,000,000 $41,000,000 $45,000,000



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1.0 Current Situation • To meet the increasing enrollment demand from the fast growing university student

aged population in the south Fraser Valley, it is necessary to expand the Surrey campus.




2.0 Project Description • Surrey’s next building will be the last phase of a four phase expansion that will

provide space required to serve the needs a total of 2,500 additional FTE within a comprehensive and full service campus of 5,000 FTE by 2019.

• This phase will provide for graduate and research facilities and will include classrooms, research and teaching laboratories, and academic offices.

• This project will provide space required to serve the needs of 659 graduate students in science programs.

• The estimated size of this project is 19,000 GSM.

3.0 Project Objectives • Graduate studies in science, health and technology programs will be offered to

allow greater access to Surrey residents to post graduate academic opportunities and to provide disciplinary breadth and academic choice for students completing programs and degrees in Surrey.

• The expansion will add programs to train students for careers in health/natural and applied sciences where job growth in BC is expected to grow by 2.4 %/1.6% by 2020 and where an estimated 90,000/60,000 new or replacement workers will be needed according to the BC Labour Market Outlook 2010-2020.


laboratory setting. Alternative means of teaching and research without lab experience is not practical. Specialized lab facilities are not generally available in the marketplace and those that might be typically are not designed to meet the



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building code requirements for assembly use as required for university teaching functions. Locations distant from the Burnaby campus are also not practical.


• The project supports development a university campus as part of the new Surrey downtown civic centre precinct.

5.0 Project Outcomes

• The project will allow for expansion of facilities to support graduate students at the Surrey campus and provide support space for existing programs. The project will help to enhance the development of the Surrey Central City community.


capacity. The project provides the opportunity for industry based collaborations for which SFU Surrey has a strong reputation. The programs offered in this building will provide the training and education required to meet BC’s labour market needs and maintain a competitive economy.



6.0 Project Funding

• $95 million • This project is expected to be funded by AVED. There are on-going discussions with



7.0 Key Risks • Budget management • Schedule management • Completion of property acquisition



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SFU Surrey – Graduate Facilities

2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20

Planning

Design

Construction

Occupancy Mar. 2020

CASH FLOW

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1.0 Current Situation • There were 547 self-identified Aboriginal students attending SFU in 2010-11

including 463 undergraduate students and 84 graduate students. • Programs and services to support Aboriginal students are located in various

locations around the Burnaby campus.

2.0 Project Description • Development of a facility dedicated to providing space for programs and services

for First Nations students on campus. • The building will include a large ceremonial hall, student lounge, computer lab,

study space, SFU Office of First Nations Student Services and office space for Elders. • The building programme is 2,000 GASM.

3.0 Project Objectives

• This project is needed to facilitate the participation of First Nations peoples in post-secondary education on the SFU campus. The project will create a place for Aboriginal students, staff, and faculty, who come from across British Columbia, Canada, and the world, to feel at home and make friends. It will be a place where their cultures and backgrounds are respected and supported. Such a place of pride and culture becomes a tangible recruitment tool and a place to enhance the retention of Aboriginal students, staff, and faculty.

• The First Peoples House will provide opportunity to establish the proposed First Peoples Enterprise Accelerator Program (“FPEAP”)which will bring together leading mentors and entrepreneurs-in-residence with key programming and resources to train and mentor First People entrepreneurs, identify and incubate promising new ventures and accelerate emerging and growth stage enterprises of importance to First Peoples, British Columbia and Canada.

• The First Peoples House would be a place where Aboriginal Elders could have an on-campus home to work with students and others. It would be a place where cultural events, celebrations, and workshops could be held for the Aboriginal and campus-wide community. It would be a place to share Aboriginal culture as members of the University and off-campus community would come to the First Peoples House to inquire and learn. It would be an honoured place from which to make connections to local Aboriginal communities and would be a recognized symbol of the SFU commitment to these communities.

• A centerpiece of the First Peoples House would be a traditional-style Ceremonial Hall. Such a hall would be a place to hold conferences, social and cultural events, and celebrations — for example, the special Honoring Feast for SFU Aboriginal graduates. Traditional winter ceremonies and pow-wows could also be held there. It would be a place to welcome special dignitaries to the Burnaby campus. Such a Ceremonial Hall in a beautiful First Peoples House would be a signature room and



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building on the campus, recognized across the University, city, province, and country.

4.0 Options Considered • The facility needs to be located at the SFU Burnaby campus to provide access by

SFU students. Ideally, it needs to be designed to reflect Aboriginal culture. Renovation of existing facilities on campus was considered, but rejected, as there was no suitable location with enough vacant space.

5.0 Project Outcomes • The project will help to improve the engagement of Aboriginal students and the

Aboriginal community, and improve participation and outcomes in post-secondary education for First Nations peoples.

• Strategic Alignment: o Simon Fraser University is committed to being the leading “engaged”

university in Canada, defined by its dynamic integration of innovative education, cutting edge research, and far reaching community engagement. This project will assist the University in realizing this vision with respect to the Aboriginal community including:

Engaging Aboriginal students by equipping them with the knowledge, research skills, and experiences to prepare them for life in an ever-changing and challenging world;

Engaging research to become a world leader in knowledge mobilization in the service of Aboriginal peoples;

Engaging Aboriginal communities in every way possible to contribute to their social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being.

• The project aligns with the AVED Aboriginal Service plan to “Increase access, retention, completion and transition opportunities for Aboriginal learners, strengthen partnerships and collaboration in Aboriginal post-secondary education and increase the receptivity and relevance of post-secondary institutions and programs for Aboriginal learners.”

6.0 Project Cost/Funding

• $15 million. • This project is expected to be funded partially from AVED and donations.

7.0 Key Risks

• Budget management • Schedule management • Acquisition of donor funding



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8.0 Project Schedule SFU Burnaby – First Peoples House

2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

2017/18

SCHEDULE

Planning

Design

Construction

Occupancy Mar. 2017

CASH FLOW

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• In 2012, SFU signed an agreement to renew the lease for the Harbour Centre at the SFU Vancouver campus. The original lease agreement expires December 31, 2017. The total square footage of the occupied premises is 175,949. The extension is for an initial 10 year period, with an option to renew for 8 additional years. The occupied premise has a basic annual rent cost of $2.758 million beginning in 2018, rising to $3.055 million over the initial term of the lease. The lease was previously funded by a SunLife annuity, which was originally provided by the previous tenant as an inducement for SFU to take on the Harbour Centre lease. This annuity will expire on December 31, 2017, coinciding with the end of the original lease period.

2.0 Project Description • SFU requires funding to replace the annuity that will expire in 2017 to provide

funding for the lease of the facility. 3.0 Project Objectives • To provide funding needed to fund the lease costs to continue to use the

Harbour Centre facility to provide SFU academic programs.

4.0 Options Considered • SFU explored other potential locations for the programs now offered at the

Harbour Centre facility. Most downtown buildings are not zoned or designed for post-secondary or assembly uses. One large development site opportunity was examined, but the cost to be part of that project was found to be significantly more expensive than the cost to stay at Harbour Centre. The existing facility is already designed for post-secondary functions and is in a desirable location.

5.0 Project Outcomes • Harbour Centre is the largest facility at the SFU Vancouver campus. The project

will provide funding to support the cost of leasing the facility which offers a variety of innovative programs that reach out to professionals working in the downtown core and to diverse urban communities, as well as to younger students who are beginning their post-secondary education.

• The Vancouver campus currently serves over 70,000 people annually. Approximately 10,000 are students enrolled in credit and non-credit courses. In addition to leading edge research programs, a wide and varying range of undergraduate courses are offered each semester. Professional graduate degrees are available in business, gerontology, international studies, liberal



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studies, public policy, publishing and urban studies. A unique program in liberal and business studies offers the opportunity for degree completion for those already in the work force. Thousands of other individuals, groups and companies attend SFU conferences, lectures, performances and exhibitions or are involved in courses, seminars and meetings organized externally, but held at SFU Vancouver.

6.0 Project Cost/Funding • $2.758 million beginning in 2018, rising to $3.055 million over the initial term

of the lease • This project is expected to be funded from AVED.

7.0 Key Risks • Budget management

8.0 Project Schedule SFU Vancouver – Harbour Centre Facilities Annuity

2016

2017

2018

Total to End of Lease

SCHEDULE

Current Lease

Lease Renewal

CASH FLOW

$29,758,000 n/a n/a $2,758,000 $27,000,000


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CATEGORY 2

RENEWAL/REPLACEMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

S I M O N FR AS E R U N I V E R S I T Y 5 Y E AR C AP I T AL PLAN - 2014/15 – 2018/19

CATEGORY 2 – WHOLE ASSET REPLACEMENT & RENEWAL PROJECTS

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1.0 Current Situation • There has been a long-term need to renew some 4.07 km of the western half of

the SFU ring road and Gaglardi Way at the Burnaby campus. These concrete roads were originally built in the 1960’s and rebuilt in the 1980’s and now suffer from extensive deterioration affecting safety and serviceability resulting in traffic disruption and high maintenance costs. A full analysis of the road condition has been completed by a consulting civil engineering firm. This assessment, completed in 2008, concluded that 30% of the road required immediate replacement and the remainder of the road needed to be rebuilt in the next 3 years. Frequent bus traffic, a welcome result of the successful U-Pass program, coupled with Burnaby Mountain’s wet winter conditions causes constant deterioration of the roads. Standard patching of the road surface is no longer viable as spalling and major cracks in the concrete have affected the subgrade condition.


• The project will rebuild the roadway with a new sub-base, curbs, drainage, bicycle lanes, sidewalks and lighting. The existing concrete surface will be replaced with asphalt. The road system will be converted from a one way to a two way traffic system and will include new roundabout intersections.

3.0 Project Objectives • To reduce annual maintenance costs and deferred maintenance backlog. • To improve the road system capacity and functional efficiency. • To avoid risk of accident as well as damage and wear and tear on vehicles

and buses. • To improve the appearance and public image of SFU. • Project Area : 4.07 kilometers

4.0 Options considered • An analysis was done comparing the net present value of various options

including a continuing patch and repair program and replacement with concrete. The asphalt replacement option had the best net present value outcome over a 25 year period.


• The project will resolve a safety risk as well as a significant deferred maintenance requirement. The improved road surface and conversion to a two way traffic system will improve conditions for, and efficiency of, public transit to support this sustainable method of transportation. The community will



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be enhanced by making it easier, safer and more comfortable to travel to and around the Burnaby campus.

• Infrastructure Improvements: o The project will entirely eliminate the deferred maintenance backlog to

repair the road and will return the asset to a new condition. This infrastructure item is not included in the VFA database so there is no improvement to SFU’s FCI calculation in the VFA system.

• Cost Effectiveness: o The option to rebuild with asphalt is the most cost effective option of the

available alternatives.

6.0 Project Cost/Funding • $13.7 million • This project is expected to be funded by AVED.

7.0 Key Risks • Construction logistics and traffic control • Budget management • Schedule management • Weather conditions

8.0 Project Schedule SFU Burnaby - Roadway Reconstruction

2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18

SCHEDULE

Planning

Design

Construction

CASH FLOW

$13,700,000 S250,000 $10,000,000 $3,450,000



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1.0 Current Situation • SFU currently operates a central data centre in the basement of the Strand Hall

Administration building. The data centre is the primary location of computers that support SFU’s administrative and research computing systems. The demand for computing capacity is no longer able to be accommodated in the existing data centre due to insufficient space and inadequate and unreliable power, cooling, air handling and security systems. In 2009, SFU retained ownership of a leased building previously used by the BC Transmission Corporation which is ideal for use as a data centre. The first phase of this renovation and repurposing project is currently underway. Further modernization of the facility is required.

2.0 Project Description: • The next phase of the project involves completion of seismic and life safety

improvements to bring the building up to the current code. It also includes the addition of a new air handling and cooling system to provide the base cooling load required by what will be a very high intensity data computing facility. An elevator and envelope upgrades are also included. This expanded facility will accommodate the rapid pace of administrative and academic data use that has surpassed the spatial, power and cooling potential of the existing location. This centre will house computing support staff, machine rooms for research, operations and data storage. Infrastructure upgrades will include a 12.5KV underground power duct bank extending from the main SFU substation to the new data centre, and a communications duct bank from Strand Hall to the data centre.

• The gross area of the facility is approximately 3,000 m2.

3.0 Project Objectives • The purpose of the project is to provide a stable, reliable and secure facility and

systems to house and protect the University’s administrative and academic information systems. The availability of the former BC Hydro facility provided a significant opportunity to relocate the main data processing and storage functions from the aging and inadequate Strand Hall location to a modern facility with adequate space and proper systems to meet the University’s long term needs.

4.0 Options Considered • The existing Strand Hall location was assessed, but found to be too small and

base building systems inadequate to provide the power, cooling and air handling requirements to meet future computing requirements.

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o The project will resolve the deferred maintenance requirements of the Water Tower Building, which currently has an FCI of .26. The bulk of the investment in the building will be for systems and functional improvements needed to support the change in use to a data centre.

• Innovation/Cost Effectiveness: o Re-use and conversion of the former BC Hydro building takes advantage

of an existing asset rather than building new. The building design will take advantage of the relatively mild climate on Burnaby Mountain, which will allow for significant use of ambient air for free cooling. The location will also allow use of SFU’s hydro system which is purchased at a much lower rate than regular commercial power rates from BC Hydro.

• Strategic Alignment: o Reliable and effective data systems are essential to support SFU’s mission

to be a world leader in knowledge mobilization through a strong foundation on fundamental research and to equip students to prepare them for life in an ever-changing and challenging world.

6.0 Project Cost/Funding • $22.0 million • This project is expected to be funded by AVED

7.0 Key Risks

• Construction logistics and traffic control • Budget management • Schedule management • Weather conditions


SFU Burnaby – Date Centre

2013/2014 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18

SCHEDULE

Planning

Design

Construction

Occupancy Mar. 2017

CASH FLOW

$22,000,000 $1,000,000 $11,000,00 $10,000,00



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1.0 Current Situation • The Biology Wing of the Shrum Science Centre was constructed in 1965 with

additions in the 1970’s and 1980’s. It is 10,305 square meters in size. • This building is in very poor condition with a Facilities Condition Index

assessment of 0.94 and a VFA estimate of $65M in deferred maintenance and capital renewal needs.

• The building is comprised primarily of undergraduate laboratories, and research labs and classrooms that no longer comply with modern academic facility design standards. It also has significant deficiencies with respect to current seismic and building code requirements.

• The intent of the project is to retain and renew the existing building. • Approximately 1,000FTE undergraduate and 100FTE graduate students study in

the various Biology programs.


• The project includes renewal of all major building systems and infrastructure elements. Laboratory areas will be redesigned following the model of the Chemistry renewal project that was completed in 2011. The renovation standard will be modern, modular and flexible to allow for easy adaptation to changing research and academic needs.

• Undergraduate teaching labs will be consolidated to provide flexibility in class size and to allow sharing of support spaces.

• Research labs will also be consolidated into larger labs allowing flexibility for expansion and contraction of space assignments as research project needs change over time.

• Improvements will be made to general circulation and emergency exit routes. All areas will be upgraded to current code guidelines and will provide appropriate life safety systems.

• The renewal work will take place in the majority of the building. The lecture theatres at the north end of the building that comprise approximately 30% of the space will have minimal improvements to finishes only.

3.0 Project Objectives • To continue with the phased renewal of the Shrum Science Complex that

began with the Chemistry renewal project completed in 2011. • The project will support SFU’s strategic vision of innovative education and

cutting edge research by improving learning conditions for students and improving research delivery areas.



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• Renewal will address the deferred maintenance backlog and mitigate the ongoing cost of short term maintenance repairs and continued risk of systems failures and their impact on the education and research activities in the Biology building.

• The science programs train students for careers in the natural and applied sciences where job growth in BC is expected to grow by 1.6% by 2020 and where an estimated 60,000 new or replacement workers will be needed according to the BC Labour Market Outlook 2010-2020.

4.0 Options Considered

• The nature of science teaching and research requires hands on experience in a laboratory setting. Alternative means of teaching and research without lab experience is not practical. Specialized lab facilities are not generally available in the marketplace and those that might be typically are not designed to meet the building code requirements for assembly use as required for university teaching functions. Locations distant from the Burnaby campus are also not practical.


• The project will resolve significant deferred maintenance requirements and provide an improved environment to support teaching for undergraduate and graduate academic programs. The renewed facilities will provide support for enhanced research activities. The building will contribute to sustainability by re-using an existing building, improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gases.

• Infrastructure Improvements: o The project is expected to reduce the FCI to below 0.2 and will resolve

all life-safety and building code deficiencies. Space utilization will be improved by developing larger open teaching labs and research labs that will allow greater sharing of centralized support spaces and greater flexibility in accommodating various class sizes and expansion/contraction of research projects.

• Cost Effectiveness: o The project will result in a building that will meet LEED Gold standard.

Energy consumption will be reduced through modern and more efficient building systems.

• Strategic Alignment: o The improved Biology building supports the Ministry Service Plan

objective of building on current strengths to enhance the quality of our post-secondary education.

o The project aligns with the institutional priorities of providing a dynamic integration of innovative education, cutting-edge research and equipping SFU students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences that prepares them for life in an ever-changing and challenging world.



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6.0 Project Cost/Funding • $75 million • This project is to be funded by AVED. • There is little expected cost impact on operating or program costs as there is

no expansion of program delivery anticipated.

7.0 Key Risks • Construction logistics of renewing a wing of a larger occupied facility mega

structure • Relocation of occupants for duration of project • Design limitations of existing structure on requirements of a modern university

laboratory building • Budget management • Schedule management


SFU Burnaby – Renewal Biology

2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

SCHEDULE

Planning

Design

Construction

Occupancy Mar. 2019

CASH FLOW

$75,000,000 $1,000,000 $6,000,000 $20,000,000 $24,000,00

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1.0 Current Situation • The Education building was constructed in 1978 with an addition in 1983. It is

12,000 square meters in size. The building is comprised primarily of classrooms, laboratories, a gymnasium and offices.

• This building is in very poor condition with a Facilities Condition Index assessment of 0.71 and a VFA estimate of $35M in deferred maintenance and capital renewal needs.

• It has significant deficiencies with respect to the condition of the main electrical and mechanical systems. The building envelope is in extremely poor condition with many leaks and extensive problems with water penetration causing mold growth and damage.

• The intent of the project is to retain and renew the existing building. • Approximately 1,700FTE undergraduate and 1,000FTE graduate students study in

the Faculty of Education.

2.0 Project Description • The project includes renewal of all major building systems and infrastructure

elements. Training areas will be redesigned to align modern teaching approaches using flexible active learning classroom concepts.

• Improvements will be made to general circulation and emergency exit routes. • All areas will be upgraded to current code guidelines and will provide

appropriate life safety systems. • The project will repair the entire exterior envelope including walls, roofs and

windows to eliminate moisture penetration and improve energy efficiency. The main electrical and mechanical systems will also be upgraded to improve indoor air quality and energy efficiency. All interior finishes, hardware and lighting will be replaced.

3.0 Project Objectives • The project will support SFU’s strategic vision of innovative education and cutting

edge research by improving learning conditions for students and improving research delivery areas.

• Renewal will address the deferred maintenance backlog and mitigate the ongoing cost of short term maintenance repairs and continued risk of systems failures and their impact on the education and research activities in the Education building. Design changes will modernize the functionality of teaching



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facilities to suit current learning practices and to support the student academic experience.

• Envelope and systems improvements will improve the energy efficiency of the building.

4.0 Options Considered • The most cost effective and practical option is to re-use the existing building.

Locating off campus would be impractical given the need for students and faculty to access other resources available only on campus. The cost of acquiring and renovating an off-site building would far exceed the cost of renewing the existing Education Building.

5.0 Project Outcomes • The project will resolve significant deferred maintenance requirements and

provide an improved environment to support teaching for undergraduate and graduate academic programs. The renewed facilities will provide support for enhanced research activities. The building will contribute to sustainability by re-using an existing building, improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gases.

• Infrastructure Improvements: o The project is expected to reduce the FCI to below 0.1 and will resolve all

life-safety and building code deficiencies. • Cost Effectiveness:

o The project will result in a building that will meet LEED Gold standard. Energy consumption will be reduced through modern and more efficient building systems. Re-use of the existing structure will be more cost effective than demolition and rebuilding.

• Strategic Alignment: o The improved Education building supports the Ministry Service Plan

objective of building on current strengths to enhance the quality of our post-secondary education.


6.0 Project Cost/Funding • $45,000,000 • This project is to be funded by AVED. • There is little expected cost impact on operating or program costs as there is no

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7.0 Key Risks • Disruption of instructional activity if work not completed on time. • Budget management


SFU Burnaby – Renewal Education Building

2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

SCHEDULE

Planning

Design

Construction

Occupancy Mar. 2017

CASH FLOW

$45,000,000 $3,000,000 $21,000,000 $21,000,000



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1.0 Current Situation • The W.A.C. Bennett Library facility is a key public building on the Burnaby

campus that is now over 48 years old. The building is 23,000 GSM and is comprised primarily of study areas, book storage and some administrative offices on the top floor.

• This building is in very poor condition with a Facilities Condition Index assessment of 0.70.

• The building requires a major infrastructure upgrade to extend the life of the building and to address life safety, seismic, and accessibility issues.

2.0 Project Description • Reorganization and renewal is required to accommodate changes and growth

in demand including expanded student learning centre and improved study spaces with power and wireless internet services.

• Material storage areas will be consolidated into more efficient storage and retrieval systems to free up space.

• Spaces to support student study and learning will be created including tutorial rooms, private and group work areas.

• Basic infrastructure and code improvements are also needed including seismic upgrades, washroom improvements, additional electrical and data services and accessibility improvements.

3.0 Project Objectives • To address deferred maintenance backlog, code and life safety systems

deficiencies and improve accessibility. • To modernize the functionality of library facilities to suit current practices and to

support the student academic experience. Demand for Library services has changed with less space needed for storage of hard copy materials and more space needed to provide support for learning.

4.0 Options Considered • The most cost effective and practical option is to re-use the existing building.

Locating off campus would be impractical given the need for students and faculty to access other resources available only on campus. The cost of acquiring and renovating an off-site building would far exceed the cost of



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renewing the existing Library Building. No other location exists in buildings on campus for this function.




life-safety and building code deficiencies. • Cost Effectiveness:

o The project will result in a building that will meet LEED Gold standard. Energy consumption will be reduced through modern and more efficient building systems. Re-use of the existing structure will be more cost effective than demolition and rebuilding.

• Strategic Alignment: o The improved Library Building supports the Ministry Service Plan objective of

building on current strengths to enhance the quality of our post-secondary education.


• Quality Education: o The Library provides essential services to support leaning activities

including access to literature, study space and learning support.

6.0 Project Cost/Funding • $60,000,000 • This project is funded by AVED. • There is little expected cost impact on operating or program costs as there is no

expansion of program delivery anticipated.

7.0 Key Risks • Disruption of instructional activity if work not completed on time. • Budget management



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SFU Burnaby – Renewal - Library & Student Learning Commons

2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20

SCHEDULE

Planning

Design

Construction

Occupancy Mar. 2019

CASH FLOW

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1.0 Current Situation • The Biology Wing of the Shrum Science Centre was constructed in 1970. It is

10,305 square meters in size. • This building is in very poor condition with a Facilities Condition Index assessment

of 0.93 and a VFA estimate of $40M in deferred maintenance and capital renewal needs.

• The building is comprised primarily of undergraduate laboratories, and research labs and classrooms that no longer comply with modern academic facility design standards. It also has significant deficiencies with respect to current seismic and building code requirements.

• The intent of the project is to retain and renew the existing building. • Approximately 450FTE undergraduate and 50FTE graduate students study in the

Physics department.

2.0 Project Description • The project includes renewal of all major building systems and infrastructure

elements. Laboratory areas will be redesigned following the model of the Chemistry renewal project that was completed in 2011. The renovation standard will be modern, modular and flexible to allow for easy adaptation to changing research and academic needs.

• Undergraduate teaching labs will be consolidated to provide flexibility in class size and to allow sharing of support spaces.

• Research labs will also be consolidated into larger labs allowing flexibility for expansion and contraction of space assignments as research project needs change over time.

• Improvements will be made to general circulation and emergency exit routes. All areas will be upgraded to current code guidelines and will provide appropriate life safety systems.

• The renewal work will take place in the majority of the building. The lecture theatres at the north end of the building that comprise approximately 30% of the space will have minimal improvements to finishes only.

3.0 Project Objectives • To continue with the phased renewal of the Shrum Science Complex began

with the Chemistry renewal project completed in 2011. • The project will support SFU’s strategic vision of innovative education and

cutting edge research by improving learning conditions for students and improving research delivery areas.



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• Renewal will address the deferred maintenance backlog and mitigate the ongoing cost of short term maintenance repairs and continued risk of systems failures and their impact on the education and research activities in the Biology building.

• The science programs train students for careers in the natural and applied sciences where job growth in BC is expected to grow by 1.6% by 2020 and where an estimated 60,000 new or replacement workers will be needed according to the BC Labour Market Outlook 2010-2020.

4.0 Options Considered • The nature of science teaching and research requires hands on experience in

a laboratory setting. Alternative means of teaching and research without lab experience is not practical. Specialized lab facilities are not generally available in the marketplace and those that might be typically are not designed to meet the building code requirements for assembly use as required for university teaching functions. Locations distant from the Burnaby campus are also not practical.




life-safety and building code deficiencies. Space utilization will be improved by developing larger open teaching labs and research labs that will allow greater sharing of centralized support spaces and greater flexibility in expansion/contraction of research projects.

• Cost Effectiveness: o The project will result in a building that will meet LEED Gold standard.

Energy consumption will be reduced through modern and more efficient building systems.

• Strategic Alignment: o The improved Physics building supports the Ministry Service Plan objective

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6.0 Project Cost/Funding • $50 million • This project is to be funded by AVED. • There is little expected cost impact on operating or program costs as there is no

expansion of program delivery anticipated. 7.0 Key Risks • Construction logistics of renewing a wing of a larger occupied facility mega

structure • Relocation of occupants for duration of project • Design limitations of existing structure on requirements of modern university

laboratory building • Budget management • Schedule management


SFU Burnaby – Renewal Physics

2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2020/21

SCHEDULE

Planning

Design

Construction

Occupancy Mar. 2019

CASH FLOW

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1.0 Current Situation • Convocation Mall was built in 1965 as part of the initial phase of building the SFU

Burnaby campus. It is the primary celebration space for major University events and official gatherings such as convocation.

• Convocation Mall is a large outdoor mall built as the ‘roof’ of a large multi-storey parkade. It is covered by a large glass panel roof that sits atop concrete columns and a wood and steel frame. Concrete walkways run along both sides of the mall.

• The Mall is old and requires significant upgrading. The roof structure does not have adequate load capacity for the snow load experienced on Burnaby Mountain. The glass panels are old and are coming loose from their frames more frequently. The columns and steel frame do not meet current seismic code requirements. The envelope above the parkade is failing and the tile finish needs to be replaced. The concrete walkways are spalling and exposing the rebar reinforcement.

2.0 Project Description • The project includes a complete re-build of the mall. The parkade roof

membrane will be repaired and a new tile surface installed. The supporting roof structure will be reinforced. The glass roof will be completely replaced. The concrete walkways will be repaired.

3.0 Project Objectives • The project will reduce the deferred maintenance backlog. It will eliminate the

risk of falling glass panels or failure of the roof structure in a snow or seismic event.

• It will improve the student experience be restoring the quality of the primary gathering place on the SFU Burnaby campus.

• It will help SFU to engage the community by providing an improved gathering space for various community events.

4.0 Options Considered • Convocation Mall is part of the iconic architecture of the SFU Burnaby campus

and serves a vital functional purpose for the life of the campus. Restoration or re-building are the only options. Evaluation of the best option will be completed during the planning stage of the project.



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o The project will eliminate the deferred maintenance issues with the Mall. This asset is not included in the VFA database o there is no FCI measurement.

• Strategic Alignment: o The Mall is a vital component in supporting the activities of campus life at

SFU Burnaby. It provides a place where numerous student functions are held each year. All convocations in the entire history of SFU have taken place in Convocation Mall. It provides a place where SFU is able to engage with the community for various public events that take place in the Mall and the facilities that align along the mall such as the University Theatre and Library.

6.0 Project Cost/Funding • $30 million • This project is expected to be funded by AVED and private donations.

7.0 Key Risks

• Technical and logistical challenge of removing and replacing the roof over an active campus space

• Budget management • Schedule management


SFU Burnaby – Renewal Convocation Mall

2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20

SCHEDULE

Planning

Design

Construction

Occupancy Mar 2019

CASH FLOW

$30,000,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $28,500,000



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• The existing Central Heating Plant is located in the lower floor of the main campus library building. The Plant is now over 45 years old and still has some boilers that date back to the original campus in 1965. The plant requires improvements to replace outdated equipment and systems to reduce operating costs, greenhouse gas emissions and failure risk, and to provide capacity for future growth.

2.0 Project Description • The project includes building a new Central Heating Plant using natural gas

boilers in a new location, including the distribution and interconnections needed to connect the new Central Heating Plant to the existing hot water distribution system.

• SFU is exploring an alternate means of acquiring heat from a private energy provider as an alternative to replacing the boiler plant. Should the private energy provider option not proceed, the Central Heating Plant will need to be replaced as per this description.

3.0 Project Objectives • To ensure continued reliable heat source for the Burnaby campus. • To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. • To vacate space that could be repurposed for Library expansion.

4.0 Options Considered

• As mentioned above consideration is being given to having a private energy provider build and operate a biomass heating plant to replace the existing boiler plant. The option of retaining and upgrading the existing plant is also under consideration. The analysis is expected to be completed later this year.


• Infrastructure Improvements: o The project will resolve significant deferred maintenance requirements

and will ensure that the Campus continues to be served with a reliable source of heat.

o The building will contribute to sustainability by re-using an existing building, improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gases.



SFU BURNABY REPLACEMENT CENTRAL HEATING PLANT

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Modern heating equipment will result in the highest energy efficiency and lowest greenhouse gas emissions possible.

6.0 Project Cost/Funding • $23 million • Should an arrangement with a private energy provider not proceed, this

project is expected to be funded by AVED. • Modern fuel efficient equipment will reduce the operating costs of heating the

campus.

7.0 Key Risks • Technical requirements of designing a hot water distribution system from a new

boiler plant location to an existing distribution system • Budget management • Schedule management

Project Schedule SFU Burnaby – Replacement Central Heating Plant

2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 Forecast

SCHEDULE

Planning

Design

Construction

Occupancy Mar 2021

CASH FLOW

$23,000,000 $1,000,000 $22,000,000


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APPENDICES

1.0 AVED (Attachment 4) Prioritized List of Proposed Category 1 and Category 2 Projects

2.0 AVED (Attachment 5) Summary or Major Ongoing/Planned Self-Funded Projects


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# Institution Campus Project Description Project Category

Anticipated Construction

Start Date

Anticipated Occupancy

Date

Total Project Budget

Total Cashflow Forecast2014/15





Total Cashflow ForecastOutgoing

Years

1 Simon Fraser University Surrey Energy Systems Engineering 1 Apr-16 Mar-18 70,000,000 100,000 7,000,000 25,000,000 37,900,000 0 02 Simon Fraser University Surrey Science Health and Technology 1 Apr-17 Mar-19 95,000,000 0 1,000,000 8,000,000 41,000,000 45,000,000 03 Simon Fraser University Surrey Business & Other 1 Apr-17 Mar-19 95,000,000 0 1,000,000 8,000,000 41,000,000 45,000,000 04 Simon Fraser University Surrey Graduate Facilities 1 Apr-18 Mar-20 95,000,000 0 0 1,000,000 8,000,000 41,000,000 45,000,000 5 Simon Fraser University Burnaby First Peoples House 1 Apr-15 Mar-17 15,000,000 1,100,000 7,500,000 6,400,000 0 0 05 Simon Fraser University Vancouver Harbour Centre Facilties Annuity 1 Apr-18 to end of lease 27,000,000 0 0 0 0 2,758,000 27,000,000

WHOLE ASSETT REPLACMENT & RENEWAL1 Simon Fraser University Burnaby Roadway Reconstruction 2 Apr-14 Aug-16 13,700,000 10,250,000 3,450,000 0 0 0 02 Simon Fraser University Burnaby Data Centre 2 Apr-17 Mar-19 22,000,000 1,000,000 11,000,000 10,000,000 0 0 03 Simon Fraser University Burnaby Shrum Science - Biology 2 Apr-16 Mar-19 75,000,000 1,000,000 6,000,000 20,000,000 24,000,000 24,000,000 04 Simon Fraser University Burnaby Edcuation Building 2 Apr-15 Dec-17 45,000,000 3,000,000 21,000,000 21,000,000 0 0 05 Simon Fraser University Burnaby Library & Student Learning Comm 2 Apr-17 Mar-19 60,000,000 0 500,000 1,000,000 26,000,000 32500000 06 Simon Fraser University Burnaby Shrum Science - Physics 2 Apr-17 Mar-19 50,000,000 0 1,000,000 6,000,000 15,000,000 28,000,000 07 Simon Fraser University Burnaby Convocation Mall 2 Apr-18 Dec-20 30,000,000 0 0 500,000 1,000,000 28,500,000 08 Simon Fraser University Burnaby Central Heating Plant 2 Apr-20 Mar-21 23,000,000 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 22,000,000

APPENDIX 1Attachment 4 -- Prioritized List of Proposed Category 1: New Priority Projects, Category 2: Whole Asset Replacement & Renewal Projects and Category 3 Capital Innovation Fund Projects

NEW PRIORITY PROJECTS


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Institution Campus Project DescriptionAnticipated Construction

Start Date

Anticipated Occupancy Date

Total Project Budget






Total Cashflow Forecast

Outgoing Years

1 Simon Fraser University Burnaby SFSS SUB/Stadium Apr-15 Sep-17 70,000,000 4,000,000 25,000,000 41,000,000 0 0 07 Simon Fraser University Burnaby Renewal - Athletics & Recreation Dec-14 Mar-18 20,000,000 2000000 5,000,000 7,000,000 6,000,000 0 05 Simon Fraser University Burnaby Athletics and Recreation - Multi-plex and Pool Apr-15 Mar-17 35,000,000 3000000 16,000,000 16,000,000 0 0 09 Simon Fraser University Burnaby Intercultural Centre/Art Gallery Sep-15 Mar-17 30,000,000 2000000 14,000,000 14,000,000 0 0 02 Simon Fraser University Burnaby Bio-Mass Central Heating Plan* Apr-14 Sep-15 35,000,000 0 0 0 0 0 03 Simon Fraser University Burnaby Student Residence Expansion Apr-17 Mar-19 50,000,000 0 0 4,000,000 23,000,000 23000000 04 Simon Fraser University Burnaby Renewal Student Residences Aug-15 Aug-25 30,000,000 3000000 3000000 3000000 3000000 3000000 15,000,0008 Simon Fraser University Burnaby Transit HUB Mar-19 Mar-21 5,000,000 0 0 0 0 5,000,000 09

10 *Capital finnaced through cost of service agreement with private utility provider111213

APPENDIX 2 5 Year Capital Plan Instructions (2014/15-2018/19)Major Ongoing/Planned Self-Funded Projects

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