The implementation stage

The future hospital center of Vaudreuil-Soulanges moves to the construction stage

QUEBEC CITY, June 30, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - The Minister of Health and Social Services, Christian Dubé, announces that the project for the future hospital center in Vaudreuil-Soulanges has taken an important step towards its realization.

Thus, the business case has been approved by the Council of Ministers, and the project implementation phase can officially begin. Construction work will thus be able to begin at the beginning of next autumn.

The new 404-bed general and specialized hospital will be built on land located northwest of the intersection of Boulevard de la Cité-des-Jeunes and Autoroute 30 in Vaudreuil-Dorion. The new construction, which will have an area of 132,340 m2, will be divided into two pavilions. The first will include the majority of the project's outpatient functions as well as the auditorium, reception structures, laboratories as well as support functions. The second pavilion, of 13 floors, will house the majority of critical functions such as the emergency room, the operating room, medical imaging and all the care units.

Quotes:

“The project for the future Vaudreuil-Soulanges hospital center is an example that unequivocally demonstrates our efforts to change our health and social services network for the better. In fact, it is a priority in our Health Plan. Modern and better adapted infrastructures are among the essential foundations on which to build an efficient, solid network that meets the needs of the population.” ‍

Christian Dubé, Minister of Health and Social Services

“This major project is eagerly awaited. I am very proud to announce that its implementation can officially begin. The new hospital will make it possible to offer high quality local care and services. Soon, the population of Soulanges and the surrounding area will be able to benefit from this most modern facility that meets current and future health needs.”

‍Marilyne Picard, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Social Services and Member of Parliament for Soulanges

Highlights:

- Recall that following the completion of the clinical plan, the scope of the project was increased in order to adequately meet the needs of the population of south-western Montérégie.

- The innovative and socially responsible project will be designed according to the highest quality standards, in particular in order to offer the best possible environment for patients and staff.

-The Société Québécoise des Infrastructures acts as the project manager.

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