��������

REGINA, SASK. – The government of Saskatchewan is going forward with the early works phase of its Regina Specialized Beds Long-Term Care Home project starting with grading and site servicing.

The new 240-bed facility is located south of the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina campus and will serve seniors and residents with complex long-term care needs, a provincial government release said.

“The early works phase is a critical step in laying the foundation for infrastructure that supports building a strong and healthy community. We are pleased to share the progress recorded so far and we look forward to the start of construction in coming months,” provincial procurement and SaskBuilds minister Terry Jenson said.

The early works activities include preparing the site with utilities and grading for the construction phase of the project, the release said, which involves digging trenches and the installation of storm sewers, water mains and sanitary sewers.

N.I.S Contractors Ltd. based in Regina is leading the early works phase of the project.

The new home will be built on land owned by the government of Saskatchewan and will be owned and operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).

“Additional specialized long-term care spaces for individuals with dementia, cognitive and acquired brain injury and other complex behavioral needs means the Saskatchewan Health Authority can further support patients and their families with the right care in the right setting. This new facility includes 240 specialized long-term care beds for the Regina area to meet the current needs and build capacity into the future,” SHA Integrated Regina Health vice president Sheila Anderson said.

Site preparation began in August and is targeted to be complete by November 2024, the release said.