Stuart Lake Hospital Replacement - Fort St. James, BC

Project Overview

The replacement of the Stuart Lake Hospital has been under discussion since 2008. In September 2015, Northern Health submitted a concept plan to the Ministry of Health, and a revised concept plan was submitted in summer 2018 which was approved in October 2018.

The business plan, finalizing details such as scope and budget, was approved in January 2020, and in April, 2020, the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process for the Design Early Works Agreement was initiated, and closed in June 2020. In May 2021, Graham Design Builders LP was selected as the successful proponent of the project with their proposal for design, build, finance and maintenance of the new hospital.

Now, with the procurement phase of the project finished, we are well into construction. Northern Health is working closely with the contractor to ensure that the new hospital meets the community and health service needs while keeping within the Design Build Agreement.

Engagement is a major part of Northern Health Capital Projects, and there will be many opportunities for input from the community as this project progresses. Once construction has started for the Stuart Lake Hospital Replacement, this milestone will be celebrated by us on-site, online, and in the media. We hope you will join us!