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• What does it look like inside?

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  It’s easy to see the progress of the outside of the new Mills Memorial Hospital, but not the inside. Here’s a couple photos.

  Photo of drywall in new Emergency Department on Level 1 of the new hospital.

  Photo of drywall in inpatient unit on Level 3 of the new hospital

• New Seven Sister taking shape

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  A worker installs the last of the new Seven Sisters roof frames with the help of a crane on February 13, 2023..

  Drive along Haugland Avenue and you can see for yourself that the new Seven Sisters is taking shape quickly. With construction of the new facility expected to be complete by the end of 2023, all the foundation walls and roof frames are now installed.

  The new Seven Sisters is being built on the southwest corner of the Mills Memorial Hospital site, to the left of the current hospital’s main entrance. The new facility, which is part of the Mills Memorial Hospital project, will have 25 beds – an increase from the current 20.

  
  

  Not as visible to the public, Northern Health and Seven Sisters staff are also working hard in the background, mobilizing staff and resources to prepare to move into the new building by the end of this year.

  
  

  Seven Sisters is a regional mental health facility that provides long-term rehabilitation and recovery programs for adults living with serious and persistent mental illness. At almost double the size of the current facility on Tetrault Street, and with new amenities, including a multi-sensory room, the new Seven Sisters will greatly benefit those who live and work there.

  
  

  Stay tuned! We will release plans and renderings of the new Seven Sisters soon!

• Working through the night January 24 & 26

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  Large concrete pours for the new Seven Sisters will take place on the Mills Memorial Hospital construction site on Tuesday, January 24 and Thursday, January 26.

  These are two of the last concrete pours needed for the new Seven Sisters facility.

  Workers will be on site past 7 PM and into the night on both these days in order to finish the concrete. As a result, there will be some additional lighting and equipment will make some noise. The workers will do their best to control the noise levels and keep lights from shining into nearby residents.

  Most concrete work is completed throughout the day. However, when large pours take place, it is sometimes necessary to work longer hours to finish the concrete.

  We apologize for the inconvenience in advance.

• Working through the night December 15 & 16

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  Large concrete pours for the new Seven Sisters will take place on the Mills Memorial Hospital construction site on December 15 and 16.

  Workers will be on site past 7 PM and into the night on both these days in order to finish the concrete. As a result, there will be some additional lighting and equipment will make some noise. The workers will do their best to control the noise levels and keep lights from shining into nearby residents.

  Most concrete work is completed throughout the day. However, when large pours take place, it is sometimes necessary to work longer hours to finish the concrete.

  We apologize for the inconvenience in advance.

• Slowing down for the holidays

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  Heads up that only a few workers will be on site between December 23 and January 3. The majority will be at home, celebrating the holidays, and enjoying a much deserved break. Hopefully you get to do the same!

  
  

• Last pieces of Sleeping Beauty removed

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  The few remaining pieces of the Sleeping Beauty building are being removed from site today. The building was originally built in 1961 and was demolished last week to make room for the new hospital.

  Learn more about Sleeping Beauty's history and the area being cleared.

• Video: Sleeping Beauty demolition

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  A backhoe opens a hole in the roof of the Sleeping Beauty as the building demolition begins on November 3, 2022. Click on the photo to see a short video.

  

  
  

  
  

• Alert! Increased activity on Haugland

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  More traffic will be coming in and out of Gate 2 on Haugland Avenue.

  Construction of the new Seven Sisters, on the southwest corner of the hospital site, has begun. That means more contractors and suppliers are now using the site entrance (Gate 2) on Haugland Avenue, and traffic in this area has increased.

  We suggest those who tend to travel or park along Haugland, especially near Eby Street, aim to park elsewhere and be cautious.

  The new Seven Sisters is expected to be complete by the end of 2023.

  The foundation of the building is now underway and concrete will start to be poured next week.

• Farewell Sleeping Beauty

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  In preparation for its demolition, Sleeping Beauty has been fenced off and workers have been removing materials from the building.

  Starting Monday, October 31, the Sleeping Beauty building on Tetrault Street will be demolished over approximately five days.

  The demolition of Sleeping Beauty is necessary to make room for the new Mills Memorial hospital and parking at the future facility.

  While the demolition won’t be especially noisy, it may cause airborne dust. Depending on the weather, to mitigate this dust, the contractor will use hoses to dampen the material as needed. Still, we suggest neighbours keep windows closed during this time. It’s cold outside, so hopefully won’t be a problem!

  Temporary closure of Tetrault parking lot

  To accommodate the demolition of Sleeping Beauty, the new, temporary hospital parking lot on Tetrault street will be fenced off and unavailable between Sunday, October 30 and Sunday, November 6. This will ensure the safe movement of trucks removing materials from the site and prevent damage from flying debris.

  We understand any decrease in parking is difficult and we are working to find solutions to relieve this temporary situation next week.

  The Sleeping Beauty sign and building (behind it), before construction of the new hospital began.

  Multipurpose building with a rich history

  Sleeping Beauty was originally built in 1961. Over its lifetime, the building has had many purposes, including but not limited to being a nurses' residence as well as a place for visiting specialists and expectant mothers. For many years, it was home to Terrace's pediatric services. Soon after construction of the new hospital began, pediatric services to the Park Avenue medical clinic. In the future, pediatric services will move to the Keith Avenue mall, across the street from the new hospital.

  In the last few months, Sleeping Beauty served as an office for PCL, the main contractor designing and building the new hospital.

  While it’s sad to say goodbye to a building with such rich history, it’s exciting to make way for the new hospital.

• New Seven Sisters construction underway

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  New Seven Sisters construction is underway!

  Artist rendering of the new Seven Sisters.

  In the last couple weeks, workers broke and removed the asphalt from the parking lot outside of the current Mills Memorial Hospital's psychiatric department. They also built up and leveled the ground in the area. This is so that work on the new Seven Sisters' foundation can begin.

  Seven Sisters is a regional mental-health facility that provides long-term rehabilitation and recovery programs for adults living with serious and persistent mental illness. The redevelopment will allow more people to receive care in a larger space with additional amenities.

  “The new Seven Sisters will ensure that when people in northwestern B.C. need mental-health support, they get timely, high-quality care close to home, which is crucial to their recovery,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “We are committed to continuing to build a strong healthcare service network in the region, which will help build resilient communities.”

  “When people make the brave decision to reach out for mental-health and substance-use supports, it’s crucial that these supports are available no matter where they live,” said Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. “The new Seven Sisters in northwestern B.C. will bring more treatment options to northern communities, adding to the comprehensive and seamless continuum of mental-health and addictions care our government is building for all British Columbians.”

  October 16, 2022 new Seven Sisters siteNearly twice the size

  The new Seven Sisters will be nearly twice as big as the existing building and include 25 beds, which is an increase from the current 20. The new facility will also add treatment rooms, meeting spaces and recreational facilities. Patients will have access to abundant natural light and outdoor space.

  "Seven Sisters is a valuable facility in Northwest B.C. A new building is key to serving the needs of vulnerable populations in our region," said Colleen Nyce, Chair, Northern Health Board. "The increase in the number of beds, the size of the facility and the amenities in the facility will improve the quality of living and care for patients, and improve the ability for staff to give that care.”

  Part of the MMH Replacement Project

  The Seven Sisters project is part of the Mills Memorial Hospital Replacement project.

  Both the new Seven Sisters and new hospital are being built on the same site as the existing facilities. The new Seven Sisters will be on the southwestern corner of the site to the left of the existing hospital's main entrance.

  The existing Seven Sisters facility will be demolished, and the site will be used for the new hospital.

  The current Seven Sisters will eventually be demolished to make room for the new Mills Memorial Hospital. "Seeing the new Mills Memorial Hospital construction progress so smoothly and so quickly over the past year has been very rewarding for the people in our region," said Barry Pages, Chair, North West Regional Hospital District. "Now, with the construction of a new Seven Sisters beginning, the people of Northwest B.C. have even more to look forward to."

  The new mental-health facility is expected to be complete in late fall 2023.

  More Info

  Go to the Mills Memorial Construction Cam link to check out progress on what will be the future hospital and new Seven Sisters. To see the new Seven Sisters site camera, select 'Mills Memorial Hospital 2' under location, on the left side of the page.

  Read the October 19, 2022 BC government news release 'Construction starts on new mental-health facility in Terrace'.