Saskatchewan Health Authority to update designs on new health care facility. (file photo/meadowlakeNOW staff)
Design Update

SHA updating design for new care facility

May 17, 2019 | 5:19 PM

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is being required to update the design of the new care facility that will replace the Northlands Pioneer’s Lodge in Meadow Lake.

A spokesperson for the SHA said the update is needed due to recent changes in energy code requirements. As part of the update, the SHA is also looking into whether the current design has flexibility to meet any expansion requirements to add more beds in the facility in the future.

Current designs for the facility will provide it with 72 beds. The updated design work is expected to be ready by fall 2019.

According to the SHA, the update will not have a significant impact on plans to start construction by spring 2020 or costs for the new facility.

The province announced $12 million in funding for the new care centre as part of the provincial budget in March.

The existing facility on Third St. W. was originally built in 1955, with additions made in the 1960s and 1980s.

Its replacement will be built on the northwest side of Meadow Lake.

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