In our latest project update we celebrate a construction milestone, share some behind-the-scenes videos and give an update on local road work.
Project reaches construction milestone
Patients and families across Fraser Health are another step closer to receiving care at the new Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower, as the project reached a major milestone: substantial completion. With construction now mostly complete, we can begin the many activities required to prepare the building and our teams for the first patients in early 2026. Read the full article and watch our latest drone video to see our progress.
Transforming care for newborns
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit will get a significant upgrade when the new acute care tower opens. More space and new technology will provide an enhanced experience not only for infants and their families but also for the staff and medical staff who already offer outstanding care. Read more.
Road work update
The new sidewalks and bike lanes on East Columbia Street are now complete. The widening of the Brunette Avenue and Sherbrooke Street intersection to allow large trucks to use this route for hospital deliveries is still in progress. Construction is expected to last until early September 2025. Please avoid this intersection and obey traffic control personnel for your safety. Read the construction notice here.
Watch a preview of a Medical Surgical patient room
Watch Kim Ritchie, Clinical Operations project leader, provide an overview of one of the new private patient rooms. Check out our Fraser Health YouTube playlist for behind-the-scenes tours of the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit and more.
Join our team!
The new acute care tower will create more than a thousand additional positions. Visit the Careers website to learn more about the many roles available. Watch the video to see what staff are saying about the redevelopment project and the benefits of working in a brand new building.
Dreams can come true
Former hospital staff and medical staff share their passion for Royal Columbian Hospital in this video created in partnership with the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation to inspire our health care teams.
Did you know?
Patients and families have been involved throughout the design process of the Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower and will benefit from amenities such as private rooms and family lounges.
Contact us
Contact the project at RCHRedevelopment@Fraserhealth.ca. Learn more on our website. View our latest updates and videos. Interested in working at Royal Columbian Hospital? Visit our careers page.
Fraser Health provides care on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.
