Construction of the new Community Services Building (CSB), inpatient unit and energy centre is well underway at Boundary Trails Health Centre. Renovation planning of the existing health centre is now in progress.
Key highlights of the construction progress include:
Foundation: concrete foundations and crawlspace slabs are now complete.
Structural Steel and Metal Deck: all structural steel and metal deck installations are complete, including the front canopy for the CSB and hospital connections for both the inpatient unit and CSB.
Exterior Work: exterior walls and glazing are actively progressing, and the buildings are now fully water-tight.
Interior Work: Interior stud walls are advancing across all areas, with boarding now beginning in most sections.
Flooring and Finishes: sheet vinyl flooring has been installed in half of the inpatient unit with installation now underway in the CSB. Interior finishing will continue as rough-ins and drywall progress throughout the building.
Patient Rooms: installation of patient room headwalls is complete.
Mechanical Systems: the delivery of major handlers and mechanical equipment is ongoing, and new generators have been installed in the energy centre.
Renovation Planning: planning for the renovation phase is underway, with schematic design now in progress.
The construction and implementation teams continue to make strides to ensure all aspects of the project remain on track.
Southwest view: concept vs January 2025 progress
Inpatient Unit: concept vs January 2025 progress
Centre for Hope: concept vs January 2025 progress
Inpatient Room: January 2025 progress
Patient Lounge January 2025 progressView from 2nd story Community Services Building
Portage Regional Health Centre Update – February 2025
Construction of the new Portage Regional Health Centre is hitting significant milestones and seeing peak activity with an average of 400-450 workers are on-site each day. The project has officially surpassed an impressive 1,000,000 labor worker hours, pushing the project forward as we see the completion of many exterior components and significant progress on interior installations.
Key highlights of the construction progress include:
Concrete Foundations and Structural Steel: 100% of the concrete foundations and crawlspace slabs are now complete. Additionally, the structural steel framework and metal deck, including the front canopy, are fully installed, ensuring the building’s structural integrity is secured.
Exterior Work and Building Enclosure: All areas of the building now feature exterior walls and glazing, which has allowed interior work to advance smoothly. The building is officially water-tight, protecting it from the elements as interior construction continues. Exterior masonry and insulation are largely complete, with work moving around to the south side of the building.
Interior Progress: Interior stud walls are advancing in all areas, and boarding has begun in most spaces. The installation of sheet vinyl and terrazzo flooring is underway in select areas, marking a significant step forward in interior finishes. Medical units, including the Operating Rooms and Medical Device Rooms have begun receiving their initial interior finishes as rough-in work and drywall installation progress.
Mechanical and Electrical Systems: The delivery and installation of major mechanical systems are on track. Air handlers and other critical equipment have been delivered, with all major units now installed in the penthouse and outbuilding. Elevator installation is complete. Generators have also arrived on-site and are being set up in the outbuilding, with installation and hookups expected to begin early this year.
Signage and Window Coverings: Tender for both interior and exterior signage and window coverings has been completed, ensuring that the building will be properly outfitted with the necessary finishing touches.
Site Work: grading and landscaping will be completed in the spring/summer of 2025.
Completion of the building is on track for early 2026. The project focus will then shift to installing equipment and furniture and staff training and orientation prior to opening day.
Northeast view: concept vs January 2025 progress
Southeast view: concept vs January 2025 progress
Cafeteria Seating AreaAtrium FeatureEmergency Department Exam RoomFront Entrance InteriorAdmitting and TriageMedical Hallway
Capital Project: Bethesda Regional Health Centre Renal Unit
Construction for the new renal dialysis unit at Bethesda Regional Health Centre concluded in the fall of 2023. Southern Health-Santé Sud has been working closely with Manitoba Renal to transition eligible patients to the new six bed unit. A soft launch of the unit took place in October and has seen a steady increase in patient load ever since. The new unit has the capacity to provide dialysis treatment for up to 24 patients.
A rendering of the renal unit provided by LM-ESP Architecture.Actual site images of the renal unit at the Bethesda Regional Health Centre.
The new renal dialysis unit is phase one of a significant expansion of inpatient services underway at Bethesda Regional Health Centre.
Expansion Features
15 additional acute-care medicine beds and eight surgical beds, to support additional surgical capacity in targeted areas;
3 new state-of-the art operating theaters
facility upgrades to accommodate palliative and end-of-life care, chronic and cardiopulmonary disease, and women’s health;
pharmacy upgrades to allow the site to provide chemotherapy treatment and establish Bethesda Regional Health Centre as a regional hub for cancer care services
Timeline
The new renal dialysis unit opened in October 2023. Overall completion of the expansion project is anticipated for 2026/27.
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Capital Project: Boundary Trails Health Centre Expansion
Construction has begun for the new community services building and inpatient expansion at Boundary Trails Health Centre.
A community information session was held on April 13, 2023 at the Days Inn, Winkler. This session included an overview presentation, question and answer period and the opportunity to view several images displayed for public viewing.
Expansion Features
To meet the needs of the growing community it serves, Boundary Trails Health Centre will see the following additions (and more) through expansion to the existing building:
24 additional acute care inpatient beds
Expanded Emergency Department
New state-of-the-art operating room
Expansion of the Cancer Care unit
Dedicated space for palliative care services
A level-2 nursery designed to provide services to premature newborns with complex feeding needs.
New Community Services Building
The new community services building will enable existing community services to be conveniently relocated at Boundary Trails Health Centre. Services in the new building will include:
Public Health
Midwifery
Home Care Services
Children & Youth Rehabilitation Services
Centre for Hope Healing Garden & Healing Courtyard
This two-storey facility will be attached to the existing building and will include administrative offices which will be relocated to make more room for expanded clinical services.
Timeline
The community services building is anticipated to be completed in 2024. Renovation and expansion of the existing health centre will begin once programs have been moved into the new building. Completion of the expansion project is anticipated for 2026.
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Capital Project: Portage Regional Health Centre
Construction for the new Portage Regional Health Centre is well underway. A community information session was held on March 22, 2023 at Stride Place in Portage la Prairie. This session included an overview presentation, question and answer period and the opportunity to view several images displayed for public viewing.
Facility Features
The 269,0002ft facility will have 114 acute care patient beds, including medicine, surgical, rehabilitation, palliative care, maternity and special care. Every room will be single occupancy with a personal bathroom with shower, built in ergonomic supports such as ceiling tracks and mobility friendly features to ensure optimal safety throughout.
114 acute care inpatient beds
Increased day surgery capacity to allow more procedures locally and lessen the need to travel to Winnipeg, Brandon or elsewhere
Expanded emergency department designed to best practice standards including treatment and assessment rooms, a trauma room, stretcher bay, and ambulance bay
Enhanced spaces for programs including diagnostics, dialysis, palliative care and outpatient services including lab and rehabilitation
The new building design was inspired by the shape of crescent lake in Portage la Prairie, and incorporates existing elements of nature found in the area. One of the most prominent features of the new design is the emphasis on natural light. Large windows have been incorporated into the design and featured in every room, ensuring as much natural light as possible. Other exciting features include significant technology upgrades such as electronic health records, monitoring systems, automated dispensing cabinets, and switchable privacy glass.
Indigenous Health Services New Cultural Space
Southern Health-Santé Sud is committed to building and maintaining strong partnerships with Indigenous peoples and communities in order to continue to improve and sustain culturally safe programs and services, and the health care system as a whole. In line with this goal, a new cultural space with a design informed by Indigenous partners, will be featured in the new regional health centre.
Staff Informed Design – 3D Mockup Space
The design phase for the schematic phase is nearing the final stages. Staff and physicians have been engaged throughout the design process with several opportunities to ask questions and provide feedback. One of the critical phases of the design process included the creation of a 3D mock-up space for physicians and clinical staff to provide critical feedback on room designs and layout. Clinical staff from all specialties were invited to experience and analyze the true to size layouts of 14 clinical spaces including inpatient room, CancerCare treatment space, Emergency Department exam room and treatment bay, trauma room, operating theatre, clean supply room and many other clinical spaces.
The mockup spaces included true to size furniture, medical equipment, electrical outlets and windows made to exact dimensions. This setup allowed staff to orient themselves and provide very detailed feedback that ultimately resulted in several informed changes to the design and layout of these spaces.
This is the first instance of a mockup space for a Manitoba hospital project. The feedback from this endeavor will not only inform the design of the new Portage Regional Health Centre, but it will also inform other capital projects in the Southern Health-Santé Sud region.
To view the full tour of the Mock-up space, click here.
Project Completion
The new facility in Portage la Prairie is due to be completed in the fall of 2025.
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