Halifax, NS (February 19, 2025) – The Province of Nova Scotia announced today that it has signed an agreement with Plenary PCL Health (PPH) for the construction of the main portion of the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project.
“This is an exciting milestone for the future of healthcare in our province. This is the largest healthcare infrastructure project ever undertaken in Atlantic Canada,” said Minister of Health and Wellness, Michelle Thompson. “It will ensure generations of Nova Scotians get the cutting-edge care they deserve, provide a modern workplace for the dedicated staff at the Halifax Infirmary, and help us attract and hire the healthcare staff we need.”
“PCL Construction is excited to move forward with the next stage of the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project,” said Paul Knowles, Senior Vice-President and District Manager, PCL Constructors Canada Inc. (Ottawa). “We remain dedicated to helping the province build this new healthcare facility designed specifically to meet the needs of Nova Scotians. We’re looking forward to bringing the province’s vision for the project to life.”
The project centres on the construction of a 14-floor acute care tower, which includes 216-beds, 16 operating rooms, a 48-bed intensive care unit, and an emergency department that is twice the size of the current one. The new tower will also have state-of-the-art equipment, a satellite diagnostic imaging department in the emergency department, new and upgraded lab spaces, and additional treatment spaces.
Enabling works on the site began in Spring 2024, and construction on the main phase will ramp up this spring as cranes are installed and work on the foundations commence. The tower is expected to reach substantial completion in Fall 2030.
Project Consortium:
Developer and Equity Investor: Plenary Americas
Equity Investor: PCL Investments Inc.
Design-Builder: PCL Constructors Canada Inc.
Architects: B+H Architects / Arcadis
Facilities Manager: Johnson Controls
Mechanical & Electrical Consultants: Smith + Andersen
Electrical Contractor: Univex
Mechanical Contractor: Modern Niagara
About PCL Construction
PCL is a group of independent construction companies that operates throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and Australia. As one of the largest contracting organizations in North America, PCL completes more than $11 billion in work annually, building projects that shape communities. The company’s 100% employee ownership model fuels a culture of commitment for clients in the buildings, civil infrastructure, heavy industrial and solar markets. With a strategic presence in more than 30 major centers, PCL’s leadership teams consistently drive innovation and set new benchmarks for excellence, bringing unparalleled skill to every project. Watch us build at PCL.com.
About Plenary Americas
Plenary Americas is a leading specialized developer of long-term partnership projects, with a portfolio of CAD$39 billion across Canada, the United States, The Bahamas and the Caribbean, including 55 projects in the health, transportation, defence, justice, education, energy, and government accommodation sectors. With an uncompromising focus on lifecycle performance, Plenary engages in the entire spectrum of project evolution, including financing, planning, design, construction, complementary commercial development, and asset management operations. This comprehensive approach underscores our commitment to excellence at every phase of a project.
For more information, please visit www.plenaryamericas.com.