Contractor selected for St. Paul’s Hospital entrance expansion

Graham Construction has been chosen to construct the front entrance expansion project at Saskatoon’s St. Paul’s Hospital.

According to SaskBuilds, Graham was chosen after competing against PCL Construction Management Inc. at the request-for-proposal stage.

The project will add 8,353 square feet of space to the hospital’s entryway, including a “fully accessible and expanded front entrance” to house registration, security, new washrooms and a gift shop. SaskBuilds said a Healing Centre will also be located in the entrance for ceremonial use by First Nations and Métis patients and visitors.

The project, SaskBuilds said, is expected to improve safety, accessibility and “patient flow” at the hospital. Construction is expected to start this fall, with the completion date set for fall of 2025.

“With the announcement of Graham Construction coming onboard, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is pleased to see the project move forward with construction, turning our vision into reality,” Kelly Thompson, the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s chief financial officer, said in a statement.

“The new front entrance will improve safety while also creating a welcoming and inclusive space for patients and visitors to St. Paul’s Hospital.”

Corey Miller, president and CEO of Emmanuel Health, said he’s “thrilled” to see the project move ahead.

“Not only will we be able to improve overall safety and access to our facility, but more importantly, with the addition of the Healing Centre, we are able to advance the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, in keeping with our commitment to provide a safe and culturally responsive space to heal,” Miller said in a statement.