redevelopment

Phase 2 of Royal Columbian Hospital revitalization will expand emergency, acute care

New Westminster, B.C. – {September 22, 2018} – To help meet the demands of a growing population, the British Columbia […]

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Internal medicine, external growth

When Dr. Matt Bernard had his first up-close look at the amount of work going into Royal Columbian Hospital’s redevelopment plans, he found it eye-opening. An internal medicine specialist with a deep interest in clinical teaching, Dr. Bernard has also now taken on the role of bridge-builder between the hospital’s doctors and the physical transformation that’s taking place around them.

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Mental health campaign gains $100,000 from financial security provider

New Westminster, B.C. – {September 4, 2018} – Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life are helping to shine a […]

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Mental health campaign benefits from Pacific Blue Cross gift

New Westminster, B.C. – {March 27, 2018} – Pacific Blue Cross is helping to shine a light on mental health […]

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BMO takes lead on mental health at Royal Columbian with $1M gift

New Westminster, B.C. – {April 6, 2017} – BMO Financial Group is making a major contribution to Royal Columbian Hospital […]

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Royal Columbian Hospital redevelopment moves forward

New Westminster, B.C. – {April 6, 2017} –A new acute-care tower, a larger emergency department, and upgrades to existing spaces […]

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Law firm pledges to mental health expansion at Royal Columbian

McQuarrie Hunter LLP
A mid-sized law firm with local roots going back decades is supporting the region’s mental health needs with a gift towards redevelopment at Royal Columbian Hospital.

McQuarrie Hunter LLP has pledged $75,000 to Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation for the new 75-bed Mental Health and Substance Use Wellness Centre. The new facility, being built during phase one of hospital redevelopment, will provide a significant opportunity for groundbreaking research, increased psychiatric training and state-of-the-art patient care.

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Starlight Casino and Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Announces Partnership With The Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation

Starlight Casino, through Gateway Casinos & Entertainment’s corporate giving program, GatewayGIVES, has announced a multi-year partnership with Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation towards the new Mental Health and Substance Use Wellness Centre being built as part of a large hospital redevelopment.

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Shortlist announced for Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment

Phase one of the Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project reached a milestone by shortlisting three proponents to participate in the next stage of the competitive selection process to design and build a new mental health and substance use facility and energy centre.

Following an evaluation, these three teams were shortlisted to participate in the Request for Proposal (RFP) stage:

  • Bird Design-Build Construction Inc.
  • EllisDon Corporation
  • PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc.

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    RFQ issued for phase one of Royal Columbian Hospital redevelopment

    RCH_Perspective Rendering of MHUS building 560

    Above: New Mental Health and Substance Use facility. Potential concept only.

    The start of phase one of the redevelopment of Royal Columbian Hospital moved a step closer today with the issuing of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

    The RFQ is the first stage in the competitive selection process and invites teams to express their interest in designing and building a new mental health and substance use facility, energy centre and underground parkade. Fraser Health will then identify a shortlist of three teams that will be invited to submit detailed designs.

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