Once construction is complete, the new hospital will be approximately 1.5 million square feet. This new facility will provide an increased capacity of up to 457 inpatient beds. Services provided in the new facility will include:
Acute Care Programs
| Education and Learning
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Outpatient Programs & Services
| Support Services
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The design and construction of the new hospital will adhere to the guidelines and sustainability principles of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) rating system. The building team's goal is to achieve a LEED® Silver certification for its green construction practices. For instance, Hospital Infrastructure Partners will:
- use building materials with recycled and locally sourced products and divert 75 per cent of construction waste from the landfill;
- reduce the facility's indoor water use by 30 per cent by installing highly efficient plumbing fixtures including low-flush toilets, faucets and showers;
- minimize solar heat gain in the new facility by installing reflective roofing and double glazed windows;
- enhance occupant health by using of low emitting materials for adhesives and sealants; paints and coatings and carpets;
- design elements that respond to climate conditions including: prevailing winds, site orientation, seasonal sun paths and precipitation, surface water drainage and solar gain;
- integrate sustainable landscape elements including bioswales, storm water ponds, planting islands within parking areas along walkways to reduce the heat island effect;
- install large expanses of windows to enhance daytime lighting; and
- provide bicycle parking facilities to promote alternative means of access to the site.
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