Estates and Facilities Management service disruptions

Updates on current disruptions affecting Estates and Facilities Management (EFM) services in University buildings, upcoming works which will affect EFM services and recently resolved issues.

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Current Maintenance Issues

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the service disruptions described below and are working hard to reolve these as soon as possible.

Start DateBuilding/area affectedDetails
09/05/2025Pam LiversidgeThe lift in PLB is now back in service, however, will not be serving the Hadfield side. You will not be able to access the Hadfield building this way - the lift is only programmed to serve PLB until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Upcoming Scheduled Maintenance

Start dateAnticipated end dateBuilding/area affectedDetails
15/05/202516/05/2025The Arts TowerThe Paternoster  will be undergoing remedial works so will be out of service for the duration.

Recently Resolved Issues

Start DateBuilding/area affectedDetails
22/05/2025The Diamond

Low Water Pressure in The Diamond, Thursday 22 May

The water pressure has continued to decrease in the Diamond.  
 
Toilet facilities are completely closed on Floor 4 and partially closed on Floor 3.  Water pressure is very low across floors 1-3.
 
The issue appears more complex that originally anticipated and our Engineers are liaising with Yorkshire Water who are working on getting this resolved over the Bank Holiday weekend. 
Start dateEnd dateBuilding/area affectedDetails
21/05/202521/05/2025Arts Tower

The scheduled works in the Arts Tower are now resolved. Access is now resumed as normal.

Start dateEnd dateBuilding/area affectedDetails
21/05/202521/05/2025Arts TowerThe paternoster is now working as normal.

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