Project Status Update

Where we’re at

The concrete superstructure is now complete, marking a significant milestone for the project! Currently, work is progressing on both exterior and interior framing and boarding, alongside the installation of structural steel. The installation of multi-trade racks is also ongoing, with 62 out of 80 already in place. Additionally, we have received and reviewed three out of four of the 100% design submission packages and the fourth package is anticipated to be received in early October.

What’s next

The hard-working tower cranes that currently occupy the Dawson Creek skyline will soon be taken down. Tower crane #1 is scheduled to be removed in early November, followed by tower crane #2 in mid-December. In October, work will begin on the roof installation and by the end of December, the building will be sealed and enclosed.

Department Highlights

Mental Health Unit

The mental health unit in the new hospital is located on Level 3 and includes 18 private inpatient rooms with ensuite washrooms as well as 2 high observation rooms.

Key features of the mental health unit include:

• Secure courtyard for patients to have access to the outdoors
• Family visiting and consult rooms
• Patient lounge, dining room and kitchen
• Laundry room
• Exercise room
• Group therapy room
• Activity room

Inpatient Unit and Rooms

The inpatient unit in the new facility is located on Level 2 and includes 32 medical and surgical beds and 10 convalescent care beds. There are 2 bariatric patient rooms with more square footage, a larger bathroom, and equipment and furniture to support bariatric patients. All inpatient rooms are private with ensuite washrooms, located around the perimeter of the building and allow for more flexible and enhanced care.

Key features of the inpatient rooms include:

• Large windows for access to natural light
• Bed and bedside table
• Furniture for visitors (chair and/or pull-out couch)
• Hand hygiene sink
• Interactive patient station/entertainment system
• Wardrobe
• Ceiling lift extending from the bed into the washroom

Engagement Initiatives

Site tour with Dawson Creek Mayor and Council

We had the pleasure of hosting the City of Dawson Creek’s Mayor, Council, Fire Chief, and Deputy Fire Chief for a site tour. The visit was filled with excitement as everyone saw first-hand the remarkable progress made on the new facility.

Throughout the tour, they were able to visualize the department layouts and future patient rooms that will soon serve the community.

Everyone was thrilled to see how far the project has come in just over a year and expressed their excitement for what's to come for the future of health care in Dawson Creek.

Northern Health and Graham float in Annual Fall Fair Parade

We were thrilled to join forces with Graham Design-Builders to enter a float in the Annual Fall Fair Parade! This event, as part of the Dawson Creek Exhibition & Stampede week, was an amazing opportunity for us to get involved in the community and celebrate our shared commitment to improving health care in our community and region.

Our float was centered around the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital and featured vibrant decorations and renderings of the new hospital. It was great to see that it captured attention and admiration from spectators along the route.

Thank you to everyone who came out to watch the parade, celebrate with us, and show their community spirit! We’d like to take a moment to recognize and thank all of our volunteers from the current hospital and Rotary Manor for walking alongside the float and for handing out goodies to spectators.