2024 T.J. Mahony Road School - Construction Section
Course Content
- Asphalt technology
- Concrete technology
- Grade construction
- Utilities
- Trails
- Municipal law
- Traffic control
- Planning
- Introduction to design and soils
- Frost action
- Pavement structure and granulars
Course Objective
This is an entry level course, which provides students with a basic foundation prior to attending any of the C.S. Anderson Road School Courses. The T.J. Mahony Road School is a two-year course comprised of two separate semesters. Road construction and road maintenance are offered in alternate years.
Who Should Attend
Public works employees involved in road construction and/or maintenance.
Accreditation
- The T.J. Mahony completion certificate is one of the options for the AORS Certified Road Supervisors Certification program, contact AORS for additional details.
- Must take both construction and maintenance to obtain 10 points credit in the technical specialist program
- The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 2 Continuing Education Units to this course
Location
University of Guelph
Time
April 29, 2024 - May 1
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2024 Accomodations:
1. DELTA HOTEL (no discounted rate)
50 Stone Road W
Guelph ON N1G 0A9
To book a room, use the link below:
www.marriott.com/ykfdg
2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Guelph
35 Cowan Pl
Guelph, ON
$349.99 + taxes/night (Standard rooms, non-smoking)
$369.99 + taxes/night (King Suite with Pull-out Sofa, non-smoking)
Check-in: 3:00pm; Check-out: 12:00pm
To book, call the hotel directly at 519-763-2339 and mention the name "Ontario Good Roads "rate.
IMPORTANT: The cut-off date to book is Friday, February 23, 2024.
Once the reservation is made, there is no complimentary changes or cancellation allowed after Sunday, April 21, 2024.
All the rooms include a complimentary HOT BUFFET BREAKFAST each morning, as well as an INDOOR POOL AND JACUZZI SPA, free parking, fitness centre, business centre, guest laundry, elevator, complementary parking and Wifi. All of our excellent rooms include a small fridge, microwave, coffee maker, hair dryer, ironing board and iron. As well each room comes with a large work desk, ergonomic chair and two-line speakerphone with voicemail. Note that amenities and services may not be available or as described due to changing restrictions implemented by government and local health authorities to control the spread of COVID-19.
3. Staybridge Suite Guelph
*Note: The Good Roads block has been sold out. You can still book using the link below, but it will be based on available rates.
IMPORTANT: The cut-off date for booking is Thursday, March 28, 2024
To book, click here
Each spacious suite comes with a fully equipped kitchen which comes with a full fridge, dishwasher, microwave, cooktop and all the kitchen utensils required. Amenities included:
• Fully, equipped kitchens including stovetop, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave
• Fresh, hot complimentary breakfast buffet
• “The Social Hour” Evening Receptions featuring Light Offering Monday to Wednesday from 5:30pm-7:30pm
• Complimentary wired & wireless Internet access in all guestrooms and public areas
• Complimentary parking and local calls
• Complimentary 24hour Business Centre, 24hour Fitness centre and indoor heated swimming pool
• Complimentary self-serve laundry & guest storage facilities
• “Just like Home Theatre” with 50” plasma TV
• Outdoor Courtyard with BBQ Pavilion and putting green
• The Pantry® 24hour convenience store
• Pet Friendly (Fee Applies)
2024 Parking Information:
GRS - Parking $9/day click the link: https://confreg.uoguelph.ca/registration/Register/default.aspx?code=C000233
2024 Meal Plan Information:
If you would like to purchase a meal plan click this link: https://confreg.uoguelph.ca/registration/Register/default.aspx?code=C000235
