Three candidates have been shortlisted for the request for proposal towards Dawson Creekâs new hospital.
Northern Health received proposals from four vendors before narrowing it down to three. Following the request for proposal process one of the three shortlisted proponents will be selected.
The final decision for the build is anticipated in 2022, pending negotiations on the project cost. Construction is expected to begin in late 2022. The new hospital is expected to open in 2026.
The new hospital will be located on the territory of Treaty 8 First Nations and will be approximately 25 per cent larger than the current one. It will have 70 beds which is an increase of 24. The new emergency department will also increase in size with treatment spaces increasing from 10 to 15.
Local First Nations will be consulted throughout the project to ensure culturally appropriate space is available within the new facility, which will also include a non-denominational spiritual room for use by people of all faiths and cultures.
Mental health service delivery will be brought up to modern standards with a new inpatient suite and an increase of 15 to 18 beds.
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