Memorial reports campus upgrades: $70M investment, Coughlan College demolition, tunnel waterproofing and elevator plan

Memorial University outlines tangible campus and operational improvements backed by a $70 million provincial investment over eight years. In August 2026 the demolition of Coughlan College removed about $8.4M in deferred‑maintenance liability and roughly 39,000 sq ft. During summer 2026 some 500 metres of campus tunnels were re‑waterproofed and elevator condition assessments completed in May 2026 informed an $8M elevator‑modernization plan over the next eight years. In response to Auditor General reports (2023 and Jan 2025), 62% of recommended actions are implemented and 27% are in progress; over 80% of facilities recommendations are complete or underway.