Canadian Design and Construction Report staff writer
The Province of Nova Scotia has signed an agreement with Plenary PCL Health (PPH) for construction of the main portion of the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project.
Project consortium:
- Developer and Equity Investor: Plenary Americas
- Equity Investor: PCL Investments Inc.
- Design-Builder: PCL Constructors Canada Inc.
- Architects: B+H Architects / Arcadis
- Facilities Manager: Johnson Controls
- Mechanical & Electrical Consultants: Smith + Andersen
- Electrical Contractor: Univex
- Mechanical Contractor: Modern Niagara
“This is an exciting milestone for the future of healthcare in our province. This is the largest healthcare infrastructure project ever undertaken in Atlantic Canada,” said Minister of Health and Wellness, Michelle Thompson. “It will ensure generations of Nova Scotians get the cutting-edge care they deserve, provide a modern workplace for the dedicated staff at the Halifax Infirmary, and help us attract and hire the healthcare staff we need.”
The project centres on the construction of a 14-floor acute care tower, which includes 216-beds, 16 operating rooms, a 48-bed intensive care unit, and an emergency department that is twice the size of the current one. The new tower will also have state-of-the-art equipment, a satellite diagnostic imaging department in the emergency department, new and upgraded lab spaces, and additional treatment spaces.
“PCL Construction is excited to move forward with the next stage of the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project,” said Paul Knowles, Senior Vice-President and District Manager, PCL Constructors Canada Inc. (Ottawa). “We remain dedicated to helping the province build this new healthcare facility designed specifically to meet the needs of Nova Scotians. We’re looking forward to bringing the province’s vision for the project to life.”
Enabling works on the site started in Spring 2024, and construction on the main phase will ramp up in a few weeks, as cranes are installed and work on the foundations commence. The tower is expected to reach substantial completion in Fall 2030.
