A major step forward for Northern Health, the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia’s new Acute Care Tower will be designed and built by EllisDon Corporation and DIALOG B.C.

This transformative $1.5 billion project will deliver a new acute care tower to enhance surgical, cardiac, mental health, and substance use services for residents across Northern B.C. Construction is expected to begin in the fall of 2026.

The UHNBC Acute Care Tower Alliance marks the fourth major health-care facility in British Columbia to be delivered through this model, building on the strong foundation and lessons learned from previous projects.

The next phase in the procurement process is the selection of the electrical and mechanical alliance participants, which is anticipated to be completed by December 2025. The four alliance partners, along with Northern Health and Infrastructure B.C., will then enter the alliance development phase.

The Northern Interior Health Unit relocation is estimated for spring 2026, construction of the tower is expected to begin in fall 2026, and the tower is projected to open for patients in winter 2031.