The Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert will see major additions and renovations, with the announcement of a $300 million investment from the provincial government. The multi-story project will include a new acute care tower, replacement of the existing adult mental health space and renovations to the current facility.

Premier Scott Moe says his government is addressing the health care needs of the growing population in Prince Albert and calls it a significant investment that reflects the importance of the Victoria Hospital, to patients and clients across Northern Saskatchewan. When asked about the possibility of a P3 build, Premier Scott Moe says there will be a process to decide how the project will be built. “Whether it be a traditional build, P3, what level of design build would come into that, it’s an audited process that we go through. They identify the best value for money, on behalf of the taxpayers and residents of Saskatchewan, that process will be beginning shortly.”

Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne welcomed the new funds for the aging facility that he says will improve the capacity to respond to the health care needs of residents.

The hospital will see a 40% increase in beds (an increase from 173 to 242 on opening day), a larger ER, helipad and enhanced medical imaging (including an MRI). Detailed designs are being developed during the next phase of the project. The province will fund 100 per cent of the capital cost with fundraising efforts going towards furniture and equipment.