The Provincial Government to replace St. Clare’s Hospital.
Premier Andrew Fury announced today, that the provincial government will a new hospital and replace St. Clare’s in St. John’s.
While the site of the new hospital has not been finalized, the site of the former Grace Hospital is being considered.
Consultations will be engaged this fall to begin the planning.
Recognizing the childcare challenges faced by health professionals, partly with shifts during irregular hours consideration for early learning and childcare services resources will be part of the planning process for the new hospital.
The replacement is in addition to the construction of the new adult mental health and addictions office, that is currently under construction at Health Science Centre. The new Mental and Addictions hospital is expected to be complete in late 2024.
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure also issued a tender earlier this year to improve and expand the emergency department of Health Science Centre on the development of 2,230 square feet meters of the current space and the construction of the new 2,690 square meters of extension.
The new infrastructure will help realign the delivery of the acute care services on the Northeast Avalon, increase access to healthcare and ensure the appropriate infrastructure is in place to meet the healthcare needs.
Courtesy Eastern Health.