PRINCE ALBERT, SASK. – The halfway mark has been reached for construction of the New Design-Build – Prince Albert Victoria Hospital ProjectStatusUnder ConstructionValue$898MLocation1200 24 St W, Prince Albert SKSectorPublic – State/ProvincialTypeMedical · AdditionData as of June 3, 2026 (PAVH) acute care tower.
PCL Construction Ltd. has completed assembly of the primary structure, including the heliport, explains a release. Exterior insulation is nearing completion and exterior cladding work is in progress.
With access to the full tower, crews are now advancing work on major mechanical and electrical systems and interior finishes including drywall and door frames.
The multi-storey acute care tower will increase capacity by approximately 40 per cent, raising inpatient beds from 174 to 242. Key features include a rooftop heliport, larger emergency and operating rooms, dedicated pediatrics and maternity units, a new adult mental health and intensive care unit, and enhanced medical imaging with the region’s first MRI, the release adds.
The Malhotra Neonatal Intensive Care Unit will be relocated to the new tower and the number of bassinets will increase from 11 to 13.
PCL and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) are working to ensure minimal disruption for visitors and staff at this stage of construction. Impact on patients or patient care is not anticipated.
“Reaching the 50 per cent construction milestone and surpassing one million worker hours, along with completing the primary structure, installing the heliport and advancing major mechanical, electrical and interior work, demonstrate the strong momentum of this project,” PCL Construction project director Grant Selinger said in a statement. “This is truly a collective effort, and we thank the Saskatchewan Government, SHA, the City of Prince Albert, the community, user groups, consultants, trade partners and skilled workers on site. This hospital will have a lasting impact across northern Saskatchewan, and we are proud to be delivering it together.”
The facility is expected to be completed by spring 2028.
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