Did you know that McLennan Physical Laboratories will soon be turning 60 years old?

Consultations have been happening with department members on the renewal plan of the McLennan Physics, with a view to setting McLennan Physics up for many more decades of research and teaching. The University has initiated a “Masterplan Renewal Project” and is soliciting input from Physics and the other Departments that share space in McLennan Physics.
The following update has been shared by Mladen Stojanovic, CAO, Department of Physics.

Work on the McLennan Infrastructure Renewal Master Plan continues both behind the scenes and on-site. Jenny Hung, Project Manager with University Planning, Design and Construction, is actively working with Architecture 49 (A|49) to advance the project.

Recently, the consultant team conducted an on-site visit, including tours of the upper floors of Burton Tower and the roof area. The Faculty’s Infrastructure Planning team also remains closely involved, providing regular input to support the planning process.

The next major milestone will be the delivery of a comprehensive Building Conditions Assessment Report, expected in late spring 2026. Following this, and the University’s concurrence with the findings, the project team will begin pursuing the recommendations portion, with a final report anticipated in late summer to early fall.