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By paNOW Staff

VICTORIA HOSPITAL

Government releases request for qualifications to lead the expansion of Victoria Hospital

Dec 17, 2021 | 11:53 AM

The Government of Saskatchewan has released a request for qualifications for the expansion and redevelopment of the Prince Albert Victoria Hospital.

The project is aimed to provide P.A. and northern Saskatchewan residents with improved healthcare services in the area.

“We’re pleased to see this significant project moving forward,” Health Minister Paul Merriman said in a media release. “Being close to home when you’re most vulnerable is important to a swift and complete recovery. Increased hospital capacity and expanded services at Prince Albert Victoria Hospital will benefit residents for years to come.”

The request for qualifications will close in February of 2022. After that, a shortlist of three proponents will be invited to the next stage of procurement which will be a request for proposal to be released in the spring or summer of 2022.

They are looking for those interested in leading the design and construction of the expansion of the Victoria Hospital which will bring a new multi-level acute care tower to the hospital and redevelop existing space. The new tower will be built first with the redevelopment to follow.

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“On behalf of the Executive and our 12 Chiefs’ of our member First Nations, I am pleased that our vision of a new hospital is closer to becoming a reality,” Prince Albert Grand Council Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte said. “As one of the partners, I’m looking forward to our continued collaboration with the Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Health Authority to ensure a welcoming, inclusive health care facility that we can all take ownership of.”

The completion of the project will create a larger emergency department, enhanced medical imaging services, and an increase in hospital beds from 173 to 242.

The capital cost will be provided by the provincial government and the Victoria Hospital Foundation will raise funds for equipment and furniture.

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