New Western Memorial Regional Hospital (Corner Brook)
The New Western Memorial Regional Hospital (Corner Brook Acute Hospital) is a significant achievement. This impressive seven-story facility spans 600,000 square feet and boasts 164 beds.
It offers the same range of services as the current Western Memorial Regional Hospital but with the added advantage of an enhanced cancer care program, including radiation services. This comprehensive acute hospital fills a vital need in the region. Not only does this state-of-the-art facility provide top-notch healthcare, but it is also environmentally friendly. The hospital's geothermal system is a shining example of its commitment to sustainability. By utilizing this geothermal system, which is Canada’s largest, the hospital is estimated to save approximately 4,600,000 kWh of electricity annually, equivalent to heating 500 homes for a year.
SERVICES
Throughout the project, our JV Cahill Group and Plan Group (CPJV) collaborated with our partners Government of Newfoundland and Labrador NL Health Services Plenary Americas Parkin Architects Limited B+H Architects Smith + Andersen Johnson Controls WSP in Canada The Cahill Group PCL Construction and Marco Services Ltd.
Remarkably, our dedicated team persevered despite numerous challenges like adverse weather conditions, road closures, supply and logistical issues caused by the pandemic, and a local labour shortage. We employed innovative prefabrication techniques, relocated staff, pulled the job into our office with regular virtual updates and walkarounds, utilized shipping material by boat, and prioritized local procurement to keep the project on course and delivered on time.
We would like to express our gratitude and congratulations to everyone who has contributed to this project. The dedication and collaborative efforts of all the teams involved have played a crucial role in bringing this essential healthcare facility to life!
AN AWARD-WINNING PROJECT
Plan Group proudly received the Digital Supply Chain & Fabrication Award at the 2022 Building Transformation's Innovation Spotlight Awards for our groundbreaking Modular Racking Program at the Corner Brook Acute Care Hospital. This commitment to a global systems delivery method created a racking system that housed 65% of the building's med gas, duct, plumbing, cable tray, conduits, lighting, communication cabling, and other systems via a multiple disciplinary approach.
