Date has been confirmed and this shutdown will happen:
Saturday. Sep 12 from 6am-6pm
PPWOD- Please re-issue building notifications and
JJ - please update the website.
Building: UMSU University Ctr
Date: Saturday, Sep 12, 2026
Time: 6am-6pm
Category: Partial Building Closure
Notification: On Saturday, Sep. 12/26 from 6am -6pm power, ventilation and fire alarms will be off to some areas in the building. Levels 100 & 200 of the building will remain open to the public
but access to Level 300 and above will be closed. Barricades and signage will be erected by the contractor while the work is being performed.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this shutdown please contact UM Project Manager Muriel Torchia Shyjak at 431-336-3797,
muriel.torchiashyjak@umanitoba.ca
Thank you,
Traci Friesen,
BES
Project Administrator || Architectural & Engineering Services
University of Manitoba 118-89 Freedman Cres.
C: 431-374-8140
From: Traci Friesen <Traci.Friesen@umanitoba.ca>
Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 2:45 PM
To: PHYS. PLANT WORK ORDER DESK <ppwod@umanitoba.ca>
Cc: Gino Gilberto <Gino.Gilberto@umanitoba.ca>; Tom Holovach <Thomas.Holovach@umanitoba.ca>; Brian Blahut <Brian.Blahut@umanitoba.ca>; Frank Snare <Frank.Snare@umanitoba.ca>; Powerhouse Engineers <phouse@umanitoba.ca>; Muriel Torchia Shyjak <Muriel.TorchiaShyjak@umanitoba.ca>;
ist-aesnotifications@lists.umanitoba.ca; Security Schedule <security.schedule@umanitoba.ca>; Gordon Perrier <Gordon.Perrier@umanitoba.ca>; Chris Bohonis <Chris.Bohonis@umanitoba.ca>; Ophelia Morris <Ophelia.Morris@umanitoba.ca>; Trudy Blight <Trudy.Blight@umanitoba.ca>;
Brent Kolton <Brent.Kolton@umanitoba.ca>
Subject: RESCHEDULING: MAIN POWER SHUTDOWN #5 - TBD || 303C230310-01 UMSU Arc Flash Study & Panel Replacements- Aug23
Hello,
We will need to revise the date of this shutdown (scheduled for Sun, Aug 23) as new panel will not arrive this week.
New date will be provided on Friday; it will be either Sep 12 or 13th, once SPCs have reviewed and approved.
Please keep all workorders to remain open.
WO 15328 issued to Elec shop
WO 15329 issued to Life Safety
WO 15333 issued to Controls
WO 15335 issued to Refrigeration
Thank you,
Traci Friesen,
BES
Project Administrator || Architectural & Engineering Services
University of Manitoba 118-89 Freedman Cres.
C: 431-374-8140
From: PHYS. PLANT WORK ORDER DESK <ppwod@umanitoba.ca>
Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2026 9:08 AM
To: Traci Friesen <Traci.Friesen@umanitoba.ca>
Cc: Gino Gilberto <Gino.Gilberto@umanitoba.ca>;
Tom Holovach <Thomas.Holovach@umanitoba.ca>;
Brian Blahut <Brian.Blahut@umanitoba.ca>;
Frank Snare <Frank.Snare@umanitoba.ca>;
Powerhouse Engineers <phouse@umanitoba.ca>;
Muriel Torchia Shyjak <Muriel.TorchiaShyjak@umanitoba.ca>;
ist-aesnotifications@lists.umanitoba.ca;
Security Schedule <security.schedule@umanitoba.ca>;
Gordon Perrier <Gordon.Perrier@umanitoba.ca>;
Chris Bohonis <Chris.Bohonis@umanitoba.ca>;
Ophelia Morris <Ophelia.Morris@umanitoba.ca>;
Trudy Blight <Trudy.Blight@umanitoba.ca>;
Brent Kolton <Brent.Kolton@umanitoba.ca>
Subject: RE: MAIN POWER SHUTDOWN #5 - AUG 23 || 303C230310-01 UMSU Arc Flash Study & Panel Replacements
WO 15328 issued to Elec shop
WO 15329 issued to Life Safety
WO 15333 issued to Controls
WO 15335 issued to Refrigeration
Shutdown entered on the shutdown calendar.
Notification sent to group as per previous shutdowns and to JJ for Service disruption page.
Thank You,
Wendy Waddell
Customer Service Desk – Operations & Maintenance
CSD | Operations & Maintenance
o 204.474.6281

From: Traci Friesen <Traci.Friesen@umanitoba.ca>
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2026 1:40 PM
To: PHYS. PLANT WORK ORDER DESK <ppwod@umanitoba.ca>
Cc: Gino Gilberto <Gino.Gilberto@umanitoba.ca>;
Tom Holovach <Thomas.Holovach@umanitoba.ca>;
Brian Blahut <Brian.Blahut@umanitoba.ca>;
Frank Snare <Frank.Snare@umanitoba.ca>;
Powerhouse Engineers <phouse@umanitoba.ca>;
Muriel Torchia Shyjak <Muriel.TorchiaShyjak@umanitoba.ca>;
ist-aesnotifications@lists.umanitoba.ca;
Security Schedule <security.schedule@umanitoba.ca>;
Gordon Perrier <Gordon.Perrier@umanitoba.ca>;
Chris Bohonis <Chris.Bohonis@umanitoba.ca>;
Ophelia Morris <Ophelia.Morris@umanitoba.ca>;
Trudy Blight <Trudy.Blight@umanitoba.ca>;
Brent Kolton <Brent.Kolton@umanitoba.ca>
Subject: MAIN POWER SHUTDOWN #5 - AUG 23 || 303C230310-01 UMSU Arc Flash Study & Panel Replacements
On behalf of Project Manager, Muriel Torchia Shyjak please see shutdown request for UMSU Univ Centre:
Start End Details
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Date(s): |
Aug.23 |
Aug.23 |
SUNDAY |
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Times: |
6am |
6PM |
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Scope:
(description of shutdown work with room #’s) |
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Shutdown SD1 to retrofit panel |
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Workorder Required (indicate shop(s): |
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ELEC-FA, ELEC, ENG/CTRL, REFRIG |
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Building Notification
(Yes or No): |
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YES |
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Notification: |
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On Sunday, August 23/26 from 6am -6pm all power, ventilation and fire alarms will be off to many areas in the building. No occupancy will be allowed during this time and building will be closed and secured by Security Services. Please power
down any equipment that may be affected by this power outage. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this shutdown please contact UM Project Manager Muriel Torchia Shyjak at 431-336-3797,
muriel.torchiashyjak@umanitoba.ca |
Thank you,
Traci Friesen,
BES
Project Administrator l Architectural & Engineering Services
University of Manitoba 118-89 Freedman Cres.
C: 431-374-8140
Upcoming Vacation: Mar 13, 20 & Mar 26-Apr6