Project status update

Where we’re at

Since our last update, work has been progressing well on the site of the new hospital – partially thanks to the mild weather we had heading into the holiday season!

During October, detailed excavation was completed and over 2,200m³ (about the volume of an Olympic-size swimming pool) of concrete was poured.

During November, construction activities transitioned to vertical components such as elevator cores, columns, and foundation walls. The second tower crane was also installed – check out this timelapse video of the process.

During December, work began on foundation walls, interior columns, gas and electrical set up for site heating, and backfill of deep foundations.

In addition, Graham prepared for the winter months by implementing their frost protection, ground heating and new temperature monitoring systems.

What’s next

Over the coming months, construction activities will continue to focus on the concrete superstructure and work has just begun on the level 1 structural suspended slab.

In March, we will receive and review the formal 95% design submission and host the third round of mock-ups in the Quonset hut.

Engagement initiatives

Display at NLC’s Open House

On Saturday, November 4, Northern Lights College hosted an Open House for community members to tour the campus and learn about their programs.

Attendees were able to learn about the project as well as current and upcoming employment opportunities at DCDH and across the Northern Health region.

Other exciting news

Employment opportunities

Start your journey with Northern Health at the newest hospital in the Northeast! There are a number of positions that need to be filled at the current and future hospital ranging from clinical, support services, administration, and more!

Download a copy of the DCDH Employment Flyer to share with your extended network. View current job opportunities with Northern Health.

Construction camera

Curious to see what progress is being made on the construction of the new hospital? Check out the DCDH Construction Camera.

Any day, any time you can see a live snapshot, zoom in and out and side to side, compare photos from different days, go back in time for archived snapshots, and view monthly timelapses.

Interested in learning more?

Visit Let’s Talk DCDH

The Dawson Creek & District Hospital Replacement Project’s Let’s Talk site is our one-stop shop for everything related to the project. On the site, you can find:

• Key details and important information
• Regular project updates
• Draft renderings
• Photos of construction progress
• Engagement highlights
• Downloadable resources

Here are some stories, photos, videos and documents that have been shared recently:

• Over 300 jobs anticipated; locals already involved in the project
• More concrete pours and winter weather preparation
• Employment opportunities with Northern Health at the DCDH
• Display at Northern Lights College's Open House
• Timelapse: Construction camera (October)
• What's going to happen to the current DCDH?
• List of local and regional businesses - As of November 21, 2023 (PDF)
• Tower crane #2 installed
• Monthly labour report - As of November 30 2023 (PDF)
• Timelapse: Construction camera (November)
• Infographic: Comparison between current vs. new DCDH
• Photo: View from tower crane 1
• Monthly labour report - As of December 31 2023 (PDF)
• Timelapse: Construction camera (December)
• Photo: View from tower crane 2
• Ground heating and new temperature monitoring system
• DCDH ranked #92 on 2024 Top100 Projects

By registering for Let’s Talk DCDH, you can share your thoughts on the project by commenting on recent stories or you can ask questions directly to the project team through the Q&A tool.

Contact us directly

Reach out to Ashley Pannozzo, our Community Engagement Liaison Officer, for the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Replacement Project at LetsTalkDCDH@northernhealth.ca.

Photo from: January 14, 2024 | Temperature: L -43° H -36°