Construction on the new two million square foot Calgary Cancer Centre is on track with handover to Alberta Health Services expected in the fall of 2022 for building commissioning.
The Calgary Cancer Centre features 13 above-grade levels and five levels of underground parking.
When open in late 2023, the $1.4-billion Calgary Cancer Centre will be one of the largest and most modern health facilities of its kind in the world. It will increase cancer care capacity in Calgary by bringing together and offering more world-class cancer care.
“The progress on the Calgary Cancer Centre is great news for Albertans,” said Premier Jason Kenney. “This huge project is part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan, creating jobs now while building Alberta’s future.”
PCL Construction Management Inc. was awarded the design-build contract for the project in 2017. Currently, the site has 900 construction and trades workers working around the clock to keep the project on schedule despite the pandemic and supply chain issues.
“The Calgary Cancer Centre is an economic generator and job creator in the Calgary region,” added Minister of Infrastructure Prasad Panda. “As of October, it’s estimated that this project has generated over seven million hours of work, reflecting our government’s commitment to saving lives and livelihoods by keeping Albertans working.”
Roughly 90 per cent complete, the building envelope is nearing completion and exterior hard landscaping has started. The interior fit out of flooring, walls, ceilings, millwork and some minor medical equipment is well underway as well. And the major mechanical and electrical systems – heating, ventilation, air conditioning and power – have been installed.
The next stage will see the ongoing quality control and inspections completed and major pieces of medical equipment such as linear accelerators and MRIs will be installed.
