Mills Memorial Hospital Replacement - Terrace, BC

Some new faces have joined the project team in the last few months - and one long-term team member has been promoted!

New Faces

Natou Kurtz, Clinical Lead

Natou Kurtz joined the MMH project team in the position of Clinical Lead at the start of 2022. Natou has been working at Mills Memorial Hospital as a Biomedical Engineering Technologist for 17 years. He will utilize his advanced expertise and knowledge of the current site and its operations to advise the design and construction of the new site. Natou was born in Hazelton and has lived most of his life in Terrace. When he is not at work, you can find enjoying nature’s playground in the beautiful Northwest - skiing, ocean kayaking and much more.

Madison McCann, Project Coordinator

Madison McCann joined the project team in the spring of 2021 when Project Coordinator Emily Reierson went on maternity leave. Madison supports the project in many ways. Part of her duties include liaising with internal and external partners on ongoing activities; communicating project processes and updates to multiple groups; and providing documentation and direction to address questions or concerns. Outside of work, Madison enjoys keeping her hands busy with creative projects, as well as spending time outdoors.

Mark Hendricks, Communications Lead

Mark Hendricks replaced Andrea Palmer as the Communications Lead for Capital Projects at Northern Health in March 2021. Based in Prince George, he supports communications and engagement activities for all capital projects across the region, including the Mills Memorial Hospital Replacement project.

Sarah Artis, Project Liaison

Sarah Artis started in her role of Project Liaison in September 2020. She is responsible for all strategic communications and public engagement activities related to the project. Sarah is embedded in the community of Terrace, having lived here for 15 years, and aims to use her community connections for the betterment of the project. Previous to working at Northern Health, Sarah ran her own communications company. She also loves all things outdoors and feels forever grateful for Northern BC’s beautiful people, quiet spaces, and endless adventures.

New Project Manager

Shirley Nichol has been working on the Mills Memorial Hospital Replacement Project since 2013, most recently as the Clinical Lead. Shirley was promoted to the position of Project Manager in November 2021. Shirley is utilizing her 30 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and 7 years of operational leadership to advise the design and construction of the new hospital. Shirley has lived in Terrace for 25 years, and when she is not at work, you can find her outside – enjoying all of the beauty the Northwest has to offer.

Continuing to Work Hard

To meet the rest of the team, go to Meet the Team.

• Project Director - Paul Rudecki
• Operational Lead - Chris Simms
• Design & Construction Lead - Peter Sickert
• Facilities Maintenance Lead - George Desjardins
• Information Management Information Technology Lead - Nathan Riley
• Equipment/Procurement Lead - Bonnie Tapanila
• Finance Lead - Deb Taylor

Cover photo: MMH project team members Paul Rudecki, Shirley Nichol, Madison McCann, George Desjardins, and Nathan Riley.

A new drone video, shot at the end January 2022 by Terrace's All North Consultant Limited, shows construction progress over the winter months. In the video, you can see work starting on the main floor of the new hospital. The video also shows how much bigger the new hospital is compared to the current facility. Despite being extremely cold and windy (close to -15 degrees Celsius for a couple weeks in December!), work stayed on track and the project remains on schedule.

The holiday season is a time many of us come together and show our true generosity.

This is definitely the case for a number construction workers on the Mills Memorial Hospital site who joined forces this past month to raise a significant amount of money for Terrace's Salvation Army Food Bank.

Northern Health would like to thank workers from PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc, as well as several of their contractors on site - Modern Niagara, Houle Electric and IDL Projects Inc - for raising funds to help make things better for those who need right now in the Terrace community .

This is one of many contributions the workers and companies have made to our community and region so far, including and most importantly, to those most in need.

Danielle Morrison of Terrace, who works as an Administrative Assistant for PCL on the Mills Memorial Project, gives a thumbs up as she hands over a large donation to the Food Bank.

A handful of the workers on the Mills Memorial Hospital site who donated to Terrace's Salvation Army Food Bank.

PCL Construction, with the help of Northern Health and the Skeena Salmon Arts Fest Society is seeking proposals from artists to create a logo for the Mills Memorial Hospital Redevelopment project in Terrace.

The project is seeking Northwest Coast formline style drawing, created by an artist of Indigenous heritage who resides in Northern Health's Northwest services area.

Download the Call for Proposals for info about submission requirements, eligibility, pricing, and more.

Deadline to submit: Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Please submit your proposal and any questions to: skeenasalmonartfest@gmail.com

This logo will be used by PCL for the project. This is not a logo for the hospital or its operations.

Wondering what those green and yellow tents are?

They are there to shelter the work on site from the elements. Concrete needs to stay as dry as possible while it's curing. Those colourful tents are protecting it from the snow and wind.

Fun fact The concrete on the Mills Memorial Hospital site can be poured and set at temperatures as low as -15 Celsius and maintain its strength and integrity.

The holidays are just around the corner and we probably all need a little break.

We wanted to share with you that work on the Mills Memorial Hospital site will slow down between December 23 and January 3. Fewer workers and less activity will be happening on site.

Happy Holidays!

Have you seen this year's Progress Magazine for Terrace and area?

The magazine's feature article is about the Mills Memorial Hospital Replacement Project. And a picture of the site, from the air, is on the magazine's cover.

Learn more about how the intricate process of design and construction, and how the project will enhance the network of health care services in all of Northwest BC. The article starts on page 4.

Gets a birds eye view of work competed to date on the new hospital!

Terrace's All North Consultant Limited recently shot a drone video for PCL Construction, to show construction progress. In the video, you can see work completed on the lower concrete elements of the building, such as the basement and foundations.

Watch the video in 'full screen' mode to get the full effect.

Workers may be on site later than usual today completing a concrete pour.

Wet weather conditions have unfortunately caused a slight delay in completing concrete work underway. Workers will aim to finish as soon as possible, but may need to be on site later than 7pm.

While the work itself is not that noisy, the lights will remain on until the work is complete.

Time to get into the holiday spirit.

The REM Lee Hospital Foundation is hosting its 2021 Festival of Trees in Terrace this weekend. And PCL Construction, the contractor designing and building the new hospital, is one of the event sponsors.

More info about the Festival of Trees on the poster and on the REM Lee Foundation Facebook page.

See you there!