Ontario Tech University is breaking ground on The Ridge, a new on-campus residence that will welcome students starting in Fall 2027. This vital campus addition reflects the university's continued growth and commitment to enhancing campus life. With its modern design, the residence will create spaces that support learning and academic-life balance with the convenience of being close to classes and labs, while helping to address the need for student housing in the region.
To be constructed just north of the Campus Ice Centre along a natural water course feature, the residence will open in stages: 450 beds in the first phase, with long-term plans to accommodate about 2,000 students. This project advances Ontario Tech's campus expansion plans to meet today's needs while preparing for the future, and will help support the university's growth target of 20,000 learners.
From left: Tito-Dante Marimpietri, Oshawa Regional Councillor; Lorne Coe, Member of Provincial Parliament for Whitby; Parliamentary Assistant (PA) to the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security; and PA to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services; Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University; John Henry, Durham Regional Chair; Dr. Lori Livingston, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, Ontario Tech; Henry Morton, President, Campus Suites; Nick Macrae, President, Woodbourne; Laura Elliott, Chair, Ontario Tech Board of Governors; Kris Barnard, Senior Vice-President, Operations, Buttcon; and Eloghosa Avenbuan, President, Ontario Tech Student Union, at the future site of the The Ridge, the university's new on-campus residence.
Ontario Tech is proud to be a long-term partner in the new residence, leasing university land to enable development. A consortium led by Campus Suites and Woodbourne will complete the project, with Campus Living Centres managing operations.
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"Ontario Tech continues to grow as a vibrant, student-centred university. This new residence is a clear example of how we are building for the future. Through our forward-thinking approach, we're ensuring our students have the resources they need to thrive, while contributing to solutions for the province's housing challenges. We are proud of our partnership with Campus Suites and Woodbourne, and we can't wait to welcome our expanding community of students to these modern residences in Fall 2027."
- Brad MacIsaac, Vice-President, Administration, Ontario Tech University
"We are thrilled to celebrate the signing for this project with Ontario Tech University, a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation. This project is an incredible opportunity to meet the growing demand for student housing while creating a community-focused environment that supports academic success and student well-being, further enhancing Ontario Tech's offerings by proving best-in-class housing and amenities. We are a multi-generational business, which aligns with the long-term approach required by this relationship."
- Josh Morton, Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, Campus Suites
