Construction of the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital is moving along faster than expected, with the building project now set to reach substantial completion on September 29, 2026. This is two months ahead of the original timeline for the facility in British Columbia, bringing the community closer to the opening of the new hospital in early 2027.
The $590-million project is managed by Northern Health and is being constructed by Graham Design-Builders LP. Funding for the site is provided by the Province of British Columbia and the Peace River Regional Hospital District, which is contributing up to $177 million.
Located on Treaty 8 territory, the new hospital aims to modernize local care with several key upgrades. The facility will house 70 inpatient beds, all in private rooms with ensuite washrooms, representing an increase of 24 beds over the current building. The emergency department will also double in size, growing to 15 treatment spaces to accommodate an expected 25,000 visits annually.
Mental health services will see improvements as well, including an inpatient suite on the third floor with 18 beds and access to a secure outdoor courtyard. For those visiting the hospital, there will be 311 parking stalls available, which is 100 more than the current site, and parking will remain free for all staff and visitors.
The Dawson Creek & District Hospital Foundation is also working to secure the first publicly-funded MRI machine for the new building. The organization is currently leading a $3-million fundraising campaign, which has received a $1.5-million contribution from ARC Resources Ltd.
As of April 2026, construction on the project is approximately 92 percent complete.
