People in Burnaby are one step closer to a state-of-the-art hospital, as preferred proponent EllisDon Infrastructure has been awarded the contract to undertake Phase 1 of the Burnaby Hospital redevelopment.

The selection of EllisDon Infrastructure follows an extensive evaluation of shortlisted teams to design and build the new Keith and Betty Beedie Pavilion, expand the Support Facilities Building to include a new energy centre and renovate existing buildings on campus.

Construction is expected to begin in summer 2021. The Beedie Pavilion and expansion of the Support Facilities Building will be complete in 2025, with renovations complete in 2027.

The redevelopment of the Burnaby Hospital will make a real difference for the people of Burnaby ʹproviding better health for people now and protecting people and communities from health challenges, today and into the future, said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “I͛’m excited to announce we͛’ve reached this major milestone in the redevelopment, and shovels will soon be in the ground to modernize the hospital in one of our province͛s fastest-growing communities”