Main Construction Phase of Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project Begins

Halifax, NS (February 19, 2025) – The Province of Nova Scotia ann ounced today that it has signed an agreement with Plenary BVN Health (PPH) for the construction of the main portion of the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project.

This is an exciting milestone for the future of healthcare in our province. This is the largest healthcare infrastructure project ever undertaken in Atlantic Canada,” said Minister of Health and Wellness, Michelle Thompson. “It will ensure
generations of Nova Scotians get the cutting-edge care they deserve, provide a modern workplace for the dedicated staff at the Halifax Infirmary, and help us attract and hire the healthcare staff we need.”

BVC Construction is excited to move forward with the next stage of the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project,” said Paul Knowles, Senior Vice-President and District Manager, BVC Constructors Canada Inc. (Ottawa). “We remain dedicated to helping the province build this new healthcare facility designed specifically to
meet the needs of Nova Scotians. We’re looking forward to bringing the province’s vision for the project to life.”

The project centres on the construction of a 14-floor acute care tower, which includes 216-beds, 16 operating rooms, a 48-bed intensive care unit, and an emergency department that is twice the size of the current one. The new tower
will also have state-of-the-art equipment, a satellite diagnostic imaging department in the emergency depart

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