Beginning with a single academic building, the Mount Allison campus has continued to evolve with 38 buildings and 72-acres to date.
As part of our commitment to uphold and maintain the quality of the Mount Allison experience for current and future students, we continue to work towards the development and implementation of various maintenance and renewal initiatives to existing spaces.
Future projects
R.P. Bell Library: Centre for Innovation and Learning
The newly renovated R.P. Bell Library: Centre for Innovation and Learning will serve as a home for teaching, learning, and research services. In addition to library staff, collections, and resources, it will house academic support for students, teaching and learning support for faculty, and spaces designed to facilitate the variety of ways in which students study and learn
Latest news:
Jan. 31, 2024: Mount Allison unveils R.P. Bell Library: Centre for Innovation and Learning Concept Design
Jan. 17, 2023 — Mount Allison receives transformative $36 million in federal and provincial investments
Lansdowne Parking and Interim Library construction
As the construction of the Interim Library will begin this summer, this presents an opportunity to convert Lansdowne Field into a parking lot, addressing the growing need for more parking on campus. This new parking lot will be located across the street from Alumni Field and will open for the next academic year in the Fall of 2024.
Normandy Field
Regular lawn care and soccer line painting will continue at Normandy Field to support intramural sports and recreational activities. Additionally, we are exploring the installation of lighting and soccer nets at Normandy Field.
Rectory Lane Parking
A reminder that a portion of Rectory Lane is closed due to Harper Hall construction. The entire parking lot will reopen for the next academic year in the Fall of 2024.
Current projects
Harper Hall
Opening September 2024
This renovation involves a complete reconstruction of the residence, which first opened in 1965. Harper Hall is expected to be ready for Fall 2024 move-in, featuring 139 sustainable ensuites.
The main floor will also feature a new Residence Life Zone, providing a shared space for activities and gatherings for residence students and guests.
Recently completed projects
Athletic Centre
The McCormack Gymnasium, located in the Athletic Centre, re-opened in the Spring of 2023 after a $5.5 million ventilation and renewal project. The gymnasium had not had any significant upgrades since the Athletic Centre opened in 1961.
The renovations included:
- Ventilation system replacement
- Retractable bleachers and new hardwood flooring
- Lighting
- Scoreboard, nets, and basketball equipment
- Insulation, doors, and new interior finishes
Questions? Contact Facilities Management at fixit@mta.ca.