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New Stollery Children's Hospital Planned for U of A South Campus
25 Nov
Summary
- A new stand-alone Stollery Children's Hospital will be built on U of A's south campus.
- Planning for the new facility is underway, with completion expected by 2026.
- The Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation aims to raise $1 billion for the project.
The University of Alberta's south campus has been selected as the site for a new, stand-alone Stollery Children's Hospital. This strategic location, northeast of 122 Street and 51 Avenue, offers abundant space and flexibility essential for future healthcare needs and expansion.
The government announced the plan on Monday, with Infrastructure Minister Martin Long highlighting the site's proximity to the main campus as crucial for maintaining connections with clinical and research programs. Planning for the hospital's space, services, and infrastructure is expected to conclude by 2026.
While construction timelines and costs are still being determined, the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation has initiated a $1 billion fundraising campaign. The existing Stollery, opened in 2001, serves over 300,000 children annually and faces increasing strain from population growth in Edmonton.
