Construction on two major healthcare infrastructure projects in Saskatoon has reached 80 per cent completion, the provincial government announced Monday.
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The expansion at Saskatoon City Hospital and renovations to the Saskatoon Complex Needs Facility are aimed at improving acute care capacity and providing targeted support for individuals in crisis.
The Saskatoon City Hospital Acute Care expansion involves relocating outpatient programs and community care services to renovated leased space at Market Mall. The move will free up space to add 109 acute inpatient beds at the hospital, including 60 acute medicine beds, 22 acute rehabilitation beds, 15 high acuity beds, and 12 acquired brain injury beds.
“With 40 medicine beds already open and another 69 acute care beds coming online, this expansion will ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time,” Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill said in a release.
Work on the Market Mall facility began in November 2025, with full completion expected in early 2027.
Meanwhile, interior and exterior upgrades continue at the Saskatoon Complex Needs Facility, located at 1701 Idylwyld Dr. N. The facility provides a medically supervised environment for individuals struggling with intoxication and addictions, serving as an alternative to police holding cells or emergency departments.
Renovations at the complex, which include accessibility upgrades, new washrooms and fire safety installations, began in February 2026 and are scheduled for completion this fall. The facility has remained operational throughout construction.
The two Saskatoon developments form part of Saskatchewan’s $4.3-billion capital budget for 2026-27.
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