New Dawson Creek hospital gets colourful exterior to ‘complement city logo’

DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — Exterior panels have been unveiled at the new hospital in Dawson Creek, adding colour to the city’s skyline. 

In a Facebook post uploaded to Northern Health’s Dawson Creek and Area page on December 17th, the hospital’s new exterior panels were revealed.

Talking about the new exterior, Northern Health told Energeticcity.ca: “The Tuscan sun yellow aluminum composite panels were selected to highlight the hospital main entrance, complement the City of Dawson Creek’s logo and create a welcoming landmark for patients, families and visitors.” 

According to a post on Northern Health’s website, the panels which are positioned at the main entrance will help guide people to care and provide a contrast to a large ‘H’ sign which will soon be installed. 

Speaking about the hospital, Northern Health said: “Construction on the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Replacement Project is underway, with opening targeted for spring of 2027. 

“Work on the exterior envelope of the building is underway, including the installation of aluminum composite panels, and [work is] expected to continue until February.

“Paving and landscaping are expected to resume onsite in the spring, and interior construction, mechanical and electrical work is ongoing.” 

Once the new hospital is fully operational, Northern Health said: “Hazardous material abatement and demolition of the current Dawson Creek and District Hospital will begin.”

The new facility will be over 50 per cent larger than the city’s current hospital, with 24 additional beds for patients, five new treatment spaces in its emergency department and more.