The University of Saskatchewan Board of Governors has granted its approval of the final project location at Royal University Hospital, program and schedule for Children's Hospital of Saskatchewan.
The decision was the last approval needed from the Board of Governors related to the hospital's design and location. Ministry of Health approved the design in April 2013 and Meewasin Valley Authority granted its approval in March 2013.
"We are very pleased to be involved in the planning and believe the project fulfills the University of Saskatchewan's guiding principles for development of this new hospital," says Susan Milburn, chair of the university's board of governors. "The University worked with the project team to create a unique identity for the new hospital while ensuring it stays true to the university's identity. We look forward to continuing this collaboration as the hospital becomes a reality."
The U of S approval allows Saskatoon Health Region to complete the blueprints and prepare for construction of the new maternal and children's hospital.
"Today marks the completion of a significant milestone for the hospital and all those who have been working to make it a reality," adds Jackie Mann, Saskatoon Health Region's vice-president Integrated Health Services and Executive Sponsor of Children's Hospital of Saskatchewan. "The team has worked hard to ensure the design meets the needs of Saskatchewan families and our care providers. At the same time, the team has created an exterior design that reflects the colours and textures of our province, feels a little like home for our children and teenagers and respects the university campus."
Saskatoon Health Region expects to complete construction documents by the end of 2013 with construction starting in spring of 2014. The hospital is scheduled to be built by end of 2016.
