Released on August 25, 2000
The Prince Albert Health District is moving ahead with plans to renovate and
upgrade two local health care facilities.
Health Minister Pat Atkinson gave approval-in-principle to district plans that
address safety needs and energy management initiatives.
"Reinvesting in local health care facilities is an essential part of our goal
to improve service delivery and ensure quality of care for people throughout
the province," Atkinson said.
Province-wide, Saskatchewan Health will spend $41.1 million on capital projects
this year. Of this amount, $7.7 million is available for new projects and
$33.4 million is committed to previously approved projects.
High provincial priority is being given to the following new Prince Albert
Health District capital projects:
Prince Albert Regional Health Centre, power generation – The proposed
project increases the capacity of power generation at the centre; and
Mental Health Villas, Kingsmere Villa life safety upgrade – The
proposed project includes upgrading the heating system and replacing
the villa's existing fire alarm system so that it's compatible with
Victoria Hospital's fire alarm system.
Saskatchewan Health officials will continue to work with the Prince Albert
Health District to finalize plans for capital projects.
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For more information, contact:
Jeff Brown
Communications Branch
Saskatchewan Health
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-4088