Cooling tower replacement planned at Guelph City Hall

Construction cranes are seen in this undated stock image. (Shuttertstock)

The City of Guelph says it will replace the cooling tower at City Hall later this month as part of infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving efficiency and reliability.

The existing cooling system has reached the end of its lifespan and will be replaced with a more energy-efficient model, according to a city notice issued May 1.

Officials say the upgrade is needed to support daily operations and ensure the building can function as a designated cooling centre during periods of extreme heat.

Construction is scheduled to begin May 9 and is expected to be completed by the end of the month.

Craning work will take place over the weekend of May 9 and 10, during which time there will be no public access to City Hall. The city says this will not affect regular operations during business hours.

No impacts are expected to traffic lanes, sidewalks, public transit, waste collection or private driveway access during the project.