ultrasound, mammography, and x-ray, integrated more efficiently with emergency and inpatient areas. Mental health capacity will increase to 18 inpatient beds with two high observation rooms. The maternity unit will feature seven labour, delivery, recovery, and postpartum rooms designed to support families throughout the birth experience. A significantly expanded visiting specialist clinic (more than triple the size of the current space) will accommodate a broader rotation of specialists serving the South Peace. “The hospital will strengthen access to diagnostic and outpatient services so more treatments can occur closer to home, reducing the need for longdistance travel,” Thomas says. In northern British Columbia, where distances between communities are measured in hours, this impact will be huge. The project progressed through multiple mock-up phases, from 3D digital walkthroughs to fullscale constructed room replicas where staff tested workflows and proposed refinements. “This collaborative approach strengthened staff involvement in the design, improved clinical functionality, and helped create a hospital that is intuitive, safe, and supportive.” BUILDING FOR RESILIENCE AND THE FUTURE Sustainability has been embedded in the project from the outset. “Sustainability is a core principle 45 APR 2026 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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