We're Growing to Serve You Better

On April 8, 2009, Jim Abbott, MP for Kootenay-Columbia, along with East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett, announced a $12.7-million Knowledge Infrastructure Program project to expand and upgrade Kootenay Centre, the main building at our Cranbrook campus.

Follow our progress on our blog

This expansion will significantly improve student and visitor access to essential services at COTR by providing a new front entrance which will house a new Reception area, Student Services, and Registration.

We expect Phase 1 of the project to be completed by September 2010, at which time Phase 2 - interior office space reorganization - will begin. Phase 2 is scheduled for completion by March 2011.*

During the construction phase you can expect some disruptions such as decreased parking at the south entrance to Kootenay Centre and, of course, increased noise. We believe that any short-term inconveniences will be outweighed by the long-term benefits to our college community.

Fall 2009 - Project Update

Photo Gallery
Construction Schedule
Media Release on project funding
Media Release on our groundbreaking
KMBR Media Release - Oct. 2, 2009

* Completions dates are subject to change