The new primary care and clinic and community health services project in Vanderhoof has cleared a major hurdle.
According to a statement provided to Vista Radio by the Ministry of Infrastructure, the project has completed the design phase, and construction tendering is planned for this month and next (March).
Construction on the new facility is expected to take 18-24 months once the contracts have been awarded.
The completion date has not been finalized until the project is further advanced.
Originally, it was slated to be done in 2025 but encountered delays including budget pressure, which has now been resolved thanks to an increased contribution from the Stuart Nechako Regional Hospital District.
During a December meeting, Minister of Infrastructure Bowinn Ma approved an increase in provincial funding following a meeting with Vanderhoof Mayor Kevin Moutray.
In November of 2023, the province stated that the new facility will result in significant improvements for care providers and patients, from increased space to a better layout that will improve accessibility and patient privacy.
The new facility will be located on the land occupied by the old College of New Caledonia hospital building.
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