N.S. close to breaking ground on long-awaited Halifax Infirmary expansion project
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The province of Nova Scotia says it’s just weeks away from breaking ground on the long-awaited Halifax Infirmary expansion project.
The province of Nova Scotia says it’s just weeks away from breaking ground on the long-awaited Halifax Infirmary expansion project.
A deal has now been signed with a construction company to pave the way for a new urgent care building featuring more beds, operating rooms and an emergency room.
The provincial government is planning to spend $250 million on the preparation phase of the project.
The minister responsible for the health-care redevelopment projects says work to prepare the site for the new patient tower will begin immediately now that there is an agreement in place with construction firm Plenary PCL Health.
Once the new tower is built it will house more than 200 beds, 16 operating rooms, an ICU and an ER.
“Crews will begin to work to extend the current emergency department providing flexibility for patients during construction,” says Colton LeBlanc. “Excavation and the relocation of mechanical and electrical utilities will also be done to prepare the site.”
Before the cement can be poured for the new build, the Robie Street parkade will need to be demolished. Currently, the garage sees an average of 525 daily parkers. It can hold up to 672 vehicles.