The Raymond, Macdonald-Stewart and Barton buildings were expected to remain closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
McGill University has closed three of its buildings on its Macdonald campus in the West Island after tests revealed the presence of asbestos while the Raymond Building is being renovated.
In a release posted on its website, the university said the Raymond, Macdonald-Stewart and Barton buildings were expected to remain closed on Wednesday and Thursday. The buildings are located in St-Anne-de-Bellevue.
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Testing on Tuesday “revealed the presence of asbestos in wipe tests on certain surfaces in the Raymond Building, which is currently undergoing renovation. Extensive testing will be conducted over the next few days to find and isolate the source of the problem. The Macdonald-Stewart and Barton buildings, while not under construction, are being closed out of an abundance of caution while testing is conducted,” the university stated.
The university plans to move as many classes as possible online but some classes may be cancelled.
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