Construction on the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre's ambulatory building is expected to begin this summer.
On Thursday, Jan. 9, Alberta Infrastructure issued a media release highlighting projects that were completed or began in 2024. The Red Deer hospital expansion is one of 53 health projects throughout Alberta coming into 2025.
"This includes awarding the construction manager contract for the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (RDRHC) this past summer and making progress on the new patient tower and redevelopment," the media release states.
"The procurement process for the RDRHC ambulatory building is ongoing, with contractor selection expected in spring 2025 and groundbreaking in summer 2025."
This project will add 200 new in-patient beds added, increasing hospital capacity from 370 beds to 570 beds. Additionally, there will be 6 new operating rooms (ORs), and 2 cardiac catheterization labs added. The project will also enhance the Medical Device Reprocessing Department, add a new central power plant, renovate the existing building and add a new ambulatory services building.
Additionally, construction is complete on the new $203-million Red Deer Justice Centre, which will provide the community with 12 courtrooms when it officially opens in the first quarter of 2025.
“This past year, we completed hundreds of projects across Alberta, providing growing communities with new and modernized facilities," stated Minister of Infrastructure Pete Guthrie.
"We also passed the Real Property Governance Act, a piece of legislation that helps the government better manage assets for Albertans and ultimately provides better value for our tax dollars. As we move into 2025, our team is committed to delivering the essential infrastructure needed to support the demands of our growing and robust economy.”
The Government of Alberta is anticipating a "productive year" ahead in terms of construction.
"Alberta Infrastructure remains committed to completing work on schedule and on budget, while maximizing the value of taxpayer money," the media release states.
"This past year saw a focus on further developing relationships with industry partners across various trades, backgrounds, specialities and sectors. In 2025, this work will continue through Industry liaison committees, roundtables and other opportunities that will maximize collaboration and productivity. Alberta’s future is strong, competitive and full of opportunity."
