With the roof poured, Surrey Memorial Hospital staff are preparing for the next phase of the new renal facility: Getting ready to train for care delivery.
At the construction site of the new renal facility at Surrey Memorial Hospital, the final roof concrete pour marks more than a structural milestone. For many, it signals a shift toward readiness.
For clinical teams who have helped shape the vision for the new space, the progress is exciting.
“This is where it gets real for those of us involved in planning,” said Samuel Chen, senior consultant, Strategic Transformation, who has been working with site leaders on this project. “Now that we can physically see the building coming together, we can ramp up work preparing the people who will bring it to life: Our care teams.”
The new standalone renal facility will offer more space, more comfort and more timely treatment for people with chronic kidney disease. With its roof now complete, the project is nearing the end of major exterior construction and preparing for the next phase of interior work.
For those involved in clinical planning, this brings new momentum.
“It’s not just about a building,” said Stephanie Yun, manager of the Renal Program. “It’s about designing workflows, orienting staff and making sure that patients continue to receive excellent care from day one while ensuring that staff have all their questions answered so they can perform at their best.”
It’s also a milestone that resonates beyond Fraser Health.
“This is an exciting milestone for our city,” said Nicole Robson, president and CEO of Surrey Hospitals Foundation. “With the structure now taking shape, we’re one step closer to delivering a dedicated space for kidney patients that will serve patients from across the Fraser Health region. Our Foundation has already committed $1 million to this project, and we hope others will feel inspired to support this vital building and the opportunity it represents to continue elevating the standard of kidney care in Surrey.”
Rich Dillon, executive director, Surrey Memorial Hospital, Regional Emergency Network, and Neurosciences Network, says the milestone reflects the shared effort it has taken to get here.
“This project brings together clinical teams, operations staff, capital planners and the community, all working with a common goal to give greater access to care, closer to home,” he said. “Seeing the roof complete is a visible reminder of how far we’ve come and how we are closer to welcoming patients into a space that was built with their needs at the centre.”
While some exterior work continues, interior construction is expected to begin in the near future. This brings the team one step closer to delivering state-of-the-art, patient-centred renal care in Surrey.
Learn more about the work underway in Surrey here.
