Alberta investing $141M for Edmonton hospital campus

Alberta’s government is investing more than $141 million for new construction and facility improvements at the Alberta Hospital Edmonton (AHE) campus.

The capital funding will go towards site improvements and new infrastructure at the AHE campus. AHE has been delivering mental health services for more than 100 years, first opening its doors in 1923.

“Alberta Hospital Edmonton has provided psychiatric care to Albertans for more than 100 years,” said Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Dan Williams. “Adding new addiction treatment facilities to the campus is a step forward in building mental health and addiction system capacity. This investment will ensure Alberta Hospital Edmonton is helping Albertans pursue recovery for years to come.”

The capital funding will support upgrades for campus infrastructure, unit renovations and demolition of vacated buildings at Alberta Hospital Edmonton. This investment will also support building the Edmonton Recovery Community and the Northern Alberta Compassionate Intervention Centre on the AHE campus. Overall, the capital investment will help maintain important hospital infrastructure for the existing 460 treatment beds and outpatient psychiatric services while also increasing addiction treatment capacity within Edmonton by 225 beds.

Construction of both the Edmonton Recovery Community and the Northern Alberta Compassionate Intervention Centre is expected to begin in 2026.

More than $13 million in capital maintenance and renewal funding will go towards updating the AHE campus infrastructure, including various mechanical upgrades, water main repairs, boiler repairs, roof replacements and unit renovations (building 8). Two vacant buildings, building 1 and building 11, will be demolished along with the water tower. Planning for the demolition of three more vacant buildings (buildings 2, 5 and 7) is also underway.

“For many years, the Alberta Hospital Edmonton has played an important role supporting Albertans with complex mental health issues. We are proud to support a modernization project that will not only enhance this facility but also ensure that the most advanced and effective care is available for those in need,” said Minister of Infrastructure Martin Long.

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