Alberta announces $141M for improvements to Alberta Hospital Edmonton
Posted May 5, 2025 1:22 pm.
Last Updated May 5, 2025 3:45 pm.
The Alberta government has announced more than $141 million of capital funding for site improvements and new infrastructure at the Alberta Hospital Edmonton (AHE) campus.
The province says that will increase access to mental health and addiction care at the hospital, which first opened its doors in 1923.
“This investment will ensure Alberta Hospital Edmonton is helping Albertans pursue recovery for years to come,” said Dan Williams, minister of mental health and addiction.
From upgrading campus infrastructure to unit renovations and demolishing vacated buildings, the capital investment will help maintain the 460-bed facility, while also increasing addiction treatment capacity within Edmonton by 225 beds.
Around $13 million will go towards updating the AHE campus infrastructure, including various mechanical upgrades, water main repairs, boiler repairs and roof replacements.
The $38 million fund will also support building the Edmonton Recovery Community. Construction of the 75-bed facility will begin in 2026 and will be complete by the end of 2027. The facility will provide holistic, long-term addiction treatment for up to one year.
According to the province, over $90 million will go towards building the Northern Alberta Compassionate Intervention Centre, which is expected to be completed in 2029. The 150-bed centre will include spaces for intake assessments, medically supported detox, counselling, individual and group therapy for those receiving care under the proposed Compassionate Intervention Act.
This centre will be operated by Recovery Alberta and provide intensive treatment to patients.
