Arcadis, as part of the Plenary PCL Health consortium, is set to serve as the lead designer for the QEII Halifax Infirmary expansion project in Nova Scotia, Canada.
This project is undergoing an expansion to enhance healthcare services in Atlantic Canada.
It constitutes a crucial element of the redevelopment of the QEII Health Sciences Centre. The forthcoming efforts are designed to oversee the project through its entire phases of design, construction, and occupancy, spanning a period of six years.
Arcadis Canada Healthcare Market Sector lead and project director David Wood said: “Delivering a modern and sustainable healthcare facility inside an active hospital campus is a complex endeavor requiring collaboration, attention to detail, and creativity.
“Arcadis is proud of the progress made to date and excited about designing a facility that addresses the needs of current patients and staff while building the hospital of the future.”
The new 1.2 million-square-foot acute care facility will include 16 operating theatres, 216 inpatient beds, an intensive care unit, and an expanded emergency department.
The construction will occur on the current hospital site, aiming to integrate with the existing facilities while minimising disruption to hospital operations.
This expansion project is not only focused on meeting the critical healthcare needs of the province by replacing outdated infrastructure but also on improving care access.
The design aims for LEED Silver certification, reflecting a commitment to sustainability.
The project emphasises optimising site use, promoting rational growth, and improving community connectivity.
Arcadis is responsible for clinical planning, interior design, and landscape architecture.
Arcadis Places global president Juud Tempelman said: “As a world leader in healthcare architecture and design, the QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project reflects Arcadis’ global expertise in developing forward-thinking environments designed to enhance patient care.
“From digital innovation to sustainable design, we are excited to help create a facility that is built with the present and the future in mind.”
From 2025 to 2031, the construction of the acute care tower will progress, leading to the project's completion.
