Introduction
The Burnaby Hospital redevelopment in British Columbia, Canada, is moving forward with a renewed plan focused on expanding emergency and surgical services. The Province is investing C$210 million (approximately US$155 million) in the next phase, while planning continues for expanded cancer care and additional acute-care capacity.
Features
The emergency department expansion will add 16 treatment spaces, a combined waiting and check-in area, a new decontamination zone and ambulance entry, alongside upgraded infrastructure and support areas.
The surgical department will be expanded to support 10 standardised operating rooms, including six new rooms opened in 2026 and four upgraded existing rooms.
The project will also include an integrated sterile core and four minor procedure rooms.
Perioperative capacity will increase through 42 renovated preparation and recovery bays, adding 17 bays to the existing capacity.
The project follows Phase 1 of the redevelopment, which opened in March 2026.
And delivered a six-storey healthcare pavilion with 83 beds, including maternity, neonatal intensive care, mental health and medical units.
Specification:
| Name | Burnaby Hospital |
| Type | Expansion |
| Budget | US$155 Million (C$210 Million) |
| Year of Completion | 2027 |
Source: www.fraserhealth.ca
