Status of TRIUMF and olans for development

Status of the TRIUMF cyclotron and programs aimed at higher machine reliability are outlined. Presently 500 MeV proton beams with currents up to 120 μA for meson production are available on demand during about two thirds of the operating time. Simultaneously, proton beams of energy between 180 and 500 MeV and intensity between 1 nA and 10 μA can be extracted for proton beam experiments. About one-third of the production time is dedicated to polarized beam, with currents up to 300 nA. The layout of the facility, including the experimental areas, is presented. Improvement and replacement of the resonator system, are being given highest priority, while programs aimed at increasing the beam capabilities, such as third harmonic RF operation for separated turns, new source capabilities and new experimental facilities are being brought ahead. The oroposal for a kaon facility which aims at 15 GeV-100 μA beams and plans to use the cyclotron as an injector will be finalized during the coming year. The most significant aspects concerning production, developments and new facilities will be outlined below