Construction begins on BCIT campus to improve accessibility and infrastructure
Posted August 28, 2026 2:45 pm.
Construction is underway at the British Columbia Institute of Technology’s (BCIT) Burnaby campus as part of a major project to upgrade infrastructure and improve accessibility.
The work will include enhancements to landscaping, walkways, and connections between buildings, with the goal of creating a more accessible and pedestrian-friendly campus.
“BCIT is more than a campus, it’s a place where students build skills, friendships and a sense of community,” said Anne Kang, MLA for Burnaby Centre. “These improvements will create better spaces for people to gather, connect and make the most of their time in Burnaby.”
The project is part of BCIT’s broader plan to modernize its Burnaby campus.
In addition to above-ground improvements, crews will upgrade underground electrical, gas, water, sanitary, and stormwater systems.
BCIT President Jeff Zabudsky said the project represents an important investment in the institute’s future.
“Renewing the infrastructure beneath our campus allows us to reimagine the spaces above it, creating a more accessible and sustainable place to learn and teach,” said Zabudsky. “We’re grateful to the Province of British Columbia for helping us lay the foundation for the next generation of BCIT students who are critical to our province’s economic growth.”
Other planned improvements include climate-resilient infrastructure, restoration of an urban greenway, and the construction of a new walkway connecting BCIT’s student housing building to the centre of campus.
The project is expected to be completed by early 2029.
“Upgrading core infrastructure today sets the foundation for a stronger, more sustainable campus tomorrow,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care and Acting Minister of Infrastructure. “This investment ensures BCIT students have welcoming and accessible spaces to learn and build community, supporting students’ success for years to come.”
