The team of Graham Design Builders and HDR Architecture Associates has been selected as the preferred proponent for phase two of the $1.96B Richmond Hospital redevelopment project.

With the completion of the RFP process by Vancouver Coastal Health, the team will begin an alliance-development phase, which will ensure all parties are aligned and committed to working together effectively.

It is anticipated this phase will take one year. Phase two construction of the new Yurkovich Family Pavilion is expected to start in 2026 and be completed by 2029.

The redevelopment will add 113 hospital beds and expand medical-care spaces across the facility. Three additional operating rooms will bring the total to 11, while emergency-department spaces will increase from 62 to 86. In addition, the project will incorporate three new CT scanners, add another MRI (bringing the total to two), and include an extra interventional-radiology room in future enhancements. The redevelopment will also include new upgraded equipment to enhance patient care.

“Graham is pleased to collaborate with HDR and Vancouver Coastal Health on the Richmond Hospital Redevelopment project. With extensive experience delivering medical facilities across North America, our team looks forward to contributing to this vital healthcare expansion for the citizens of Richmond and surrounding areas,” said Richard Ellis-Smith, executive vice president, Buildings Canada, Graham.

The total four phase Richmond Hospital Redevelopment project cost is estimated to be $1.96 billion, with contributions from the provincial government ($1.89 billion), Vancouver Coastal Health ($30 million), and the Richmond Hospital Foundation ($40 million).