WEYBURN, SASK. — The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the building envelope and exterior finishing are complete on the new Weyburn General Hospital (WGH), with construction progressing on schedule.
All interior phases of the hospital are advancing by receiving finishes such as drywall, paint and flooring. Site concrete and parking lot paving activities are to start in the coming weeks, a release reads. To date, construction is approximately 75 per cent complete.
When finished, the new 35-bed health care facility will offer improved and expanded access to health services for residents in the area. The facility will include 25 acute care beds, 10 inpatient mental health beds, emergency medical services, ambulatory care, allied health, a heliport, along with additional space for social work and the Weyburn and District Hospital Foundation office.
“Wright Construction is delighted to maintain our strong partnership with SaskBuilds, their representatives and the community of Weyburn,” Wright Construction president Chris Doka said in a statement. “We truly enjoy working in Weyburn and extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed to the project’s success. Reaching this milestone is exciting, and we are grateful to our design team and trade partners for their unwavering commitment and innovation as we progress into the finishing phases of construction.”
The Government of Saskatchewan is investing more than $120 million in the development of the facility. Additional capital costs, furniture, fixtures and equipment, will be funded by the community, Weyburn and District Hospital Foundation and donors.
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