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PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – reached an important milestone recently with the signing of the Alliance Development Agreement (ADA).

This means the foundation has been formed for Northern Health, EllisDon, DIALOG, PML Professional Mechanical and Houle Electric, working alongside Infrastructure BC, to share responsibility, transparency and collective decision-making on the first phase of the project.

This milestone also sets the stage for the next agreement, the Project Alliance Agreement (PAA), which will guide the project through to completion, explains a release.

The initial phase of the $1.579 billion hospital project will continue through to the end of 2026 and will include Alliance development, design and early works to ready the site for construction of the new facility in 2027. It is slated to open for patients in 2031.

The tower will feature 211 rooms, the expansion of cardiac, surgical and mental health programs, 12 new operating suites, perioperative services and landscaped outdoor spaces.

“The Acute Care Tower project at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia is a landmark achievement under the Alliance Model that unites expertise and mutual accountability,” said Michael Kazda, senior vice-president and project director with EllisDon, in a statement. “This expansion is a lifeline for the community, a hub for specialized health services, and a cornerstone for teaching and innovation that will shape the future of care in Northern B.C. We look forward to working alongside our Alliance partners…as part of this exceptional team delivering lasting impact.”