QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project
Location
1796 Summer St., Halifax
Project Type
DBFM (Design, Build, Finance, Maintain)/P3 Project
Infrastructure
Healthcare Facility, Renovations
Construction Partners
Plenary PCL Health (PPH)
Design, Build, Finance, Maintain partner
Contract Value
$7.4
BILLION
Total cost of the project, including 30-year maintenance agreement
Project
The Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project is a QEII Renew partnership between the Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Health and Build Nova Scotia. Part of More, Faster: The Action for Health Build, this project will deliver a modern acute care tower with 216 beds, 16 operating rooms, an intensive care unit, and a larger emergency department. QEII Renew will enhance access to care, replace aging infrastructure, and support clinical excellence for future generations of Nova Scotians.
Completion of the acute care tower will enable services to be relocated from aging facilities, including the Victoria and Centennial Buildings at the QEII Victoria General campus, to a modern, new building and renovated program spaces.
Updates and Announcements
May 27, 2025 – Blasting Complete, Rock Breaking Underway at QEII Halifax Infirmary Construction Site
May 27, 2025 – FAQ – Rock Breaking and Chipping at QEII Halifax Infirmary Construction Site
May 13, 2025 – Cranes Arrive for Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project
March 27, 2025 – Temporary Access Changes to QEII Emergency Department
February 19, 2025 – QEII Halifax Infirmary Enters Main Construction Phase
February 19, 2025 – FAQ – Construction of the QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion
February 7, 2025 – FAQ – Blasting at the QEII Halifax Infirmary Construction Site
December 9, 2024 – New QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department Patient Access and Parking Changes Begin Dec. 14
December 9, 2024 – FAQ – Bell Road Emergency Department Entrance Changes
September 27, 2024 – Traffic Disruptions Near QEII Halifax Infirmary October 7 to 14
August 2, 2024 – Traffic Disruptions near QEII Halifax Infirmary Beginning August 6
May 27, 2024 – Blasting at QEII Halifax Infirmary Construction Site
March 27, 2024 – QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project Underway
February 28, 2024 – Site Preparation Set to Stary for New Healthcare Facility
May 12, 2023 – Province Invests $254 Million in Halifax Infirmary Early Works
December 15, 2022 – Major Healthcare Expansion Includes More Services in More Locations
CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE
2025
Tower cranes erected. Concrete placed for the tower’s foundation.
2026
Podium structure built. Tower rises to level 10. Lower levels enclosed. Rough-in and cabling begin.
2027
Tower reaches level 15. Exterior enclosed. Interior rough-in progresses. Elevator installation and landscaping begin.
2028
Building finishes installed. Devices and equipment placed. Elevator installation completed. Full-building inspections conducted.
2029
Final finishes completed. Commissioning begins. Systems tested. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment installed. Landscaping finalized.
2030
Equipment, finishes, and services completed. Commissioning wraps up in late summer. Substantial completion in fall.
2031
Final completion. Opening in fall and fully operational.
Benefits
Patients
- Improved access to care by providing more services in the community
- A facility that is easy to navigate, with a welcoming feel
Healthcare professionals
- A contemporary workplace with advanced equipment and technology
- A modern, state-of-the-art facility to help recruit and retain health professionals
- A light-infused work environment
- A facility that allows for efficient operations