Prep work on-site is underway

Over the past couple of weeks, you have started to see activity on the site of the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital in preparation for construction of the new facility. We are committed to keeping you informed as activity continues throughout the duration of the project.

So far, the site has been surveyed, perimeter and silt fencing has been installed, some trees have been cleared, and project trailers and equipment have started to arrive.

Over the next month, you can expect:

• Top soil to be stripped
• Trees and shrubs to be cleared
• Bulk excavation will begin
• Construction on a temporary parking lot on the southwest side of NLC’s campus
• Construction on the project access road
• Power distribution works

Traffic in the neighbourhood may increase slightly but it is not expected to have a significant impact. The main traffic flow has most work vehicles accessing the site from 112 Ave to 12 St and into the College Access Road.

General work hours will be from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday and 9am to 5pm on Sunday. The City of Dawson Creek has granted Graham permission to work on Sunday with shorter working hours. By allowing activity on site 7 days a week, the project can be completed faster.