Construction on the South Niagara Hospital continues to progress at an exciting pace, with significant progress being made in all areas.
Construction reached the penthouse floor of the building last year. Approximately 95 per cent of the penthouse steel installation and 20 per cent of the roof decking is now complete. In late February, one of the final structural beams was signed and raised, marking a major construction milestone in this $3.6-billion project.
On the exterior of the building, the installation of pre-cast panels is nearing completion, with only the penthouse level remaining. Exterior brickwork is 60 per cent complete, and exterior siding is advancing on multiple floors. Curtainwall installation is finished up to Level 9 on the east side of the building, with work continuing on levels 7 to 9 on the west side.
Work inside the building is taking shape as well. Masonry work is complete up to Level 11, with penthouse masonry starting soon. Drywall and framing are underway on the first nine floors. Interior mechanical and electrical rough-ins are ongoing through the first eight floors, and ceiling installations have also begun on Levels 0 and 1.
In the coming months, crews will begin wall and floor finishes, marking the start of another major phase of interior progress.
The project remains on schedule for completion in 2028.
Photo March, 2026
Heavy Lift Milestone
In February, major mechanical equipment for the penthouse, including generators, boilers and chillers were all delivered and staged on site. A special 900 tonne crane was brought in to lift and install the four generators onto Level 12, as their weight exceeded the capacity of the tower cranes.
Using the fuel storage capacity on site, these generators will enable the hospital to operate in a power outage at full capacity for up to 72 hours.
Photo: First floor construction progress, March
Photo: Main Entrance Lobby, March
