Project timeline

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Waterloo Campus Plan – Stages of planning and execution

This timeline will be updated to reflect critical dates related to the Campus Plan ensuring a structured process leading to the plan’s development and approval.

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  1. 2024
    1. Sep
      1. September - December 2024: Pre-award stage

        • RFP Submission Deadline: November 15
        • RFP Review: Nov 16 – Nov 29, 2024 – Review and evaluation of RFP submissions.
        • Awarding of Contract: First week of December
        • Draft Request for Proposals (RFP): Finalize RFP to select a Prime Consultant.

    2. Dec
      1. December 2024 - August 2025: Post-award stage

        • Phase I: Pre-Design: Initial planning and needs assessment begins after the Prime Consultant is selected.
        • Phase II: Exploration and Schematic Design: Consultants create initial designs and explore project concepts.
        • Phase III: Design Development: Refine and finalize design choices in line with the university’s vision.
        • Phase IV: Draft Campus Plan: Develop the draft Campus Plan, incorporating community feedback and design elements.

  2. 2025
    1. Sep
      1. September - December 2025: Plan approval

        • Final Campus Plan developed
        • Internal Governance Consultation: Engage internal governance bodies to review the Draft Campus Plan.

  3. 2026
    1. Feb
      1. February 2026: Final approval

        Senate and Board of Governors Approval: Seek final approval from the Senate and Board of Governors to officially adopt the Campus Plan.