City of Grande Prairie Updates

[Daveography]

We have a thread for Red Deer, might as well have one for Grande Prairie too.

 

[Daveography]

The main floor commercial is designed for retail, office and restaurant use and can accommodate lease areas from 1,000 sqft to the entire available footprint. The corner residential entrance creates separation for tenants while the pedway link to the existing Grande Prairie Place allows for movement between both buildings.

The building incorporates a multi-purpose / function room at level 2 that can be accessed by residential and commercial tenants with a roof terrace for seasonal use.

The residential tower has a 70/30 mix of 1- and 2-bed units to align with market demand studies. The building incorporates a high performance building envelope with triple glazed units, high efficiency mechanical systems, geothermal heating and cooling and LED lighting.

Grande Prairie Place — Next Architecture

www.nextarchitecture.ca

 

[Daveography]

Seven Generations Energy – Commercial Office Building | L7 Architecture

 

[Platinum107]

Love seeing things happening in other Albertan Cities

 

[archited]

It seems that Grande Prairie takes great pride in projects that underscore good design.

 

[Daveography]

O'Brien Lake West School​

Construction of the O'Brien Lake West School in Grande Prairie. Upon completion, the school will be able to accommodate up to 900 students in grades K - 9.

Municipality:	Grande Prairie
Sector:	Institutional
Type:	School
Schedule:	2020 - 2022
Estimated Cost:	$36.1M
Stage:	Under Construction
Developer:	The Grande Prairie Roman Catholic Separate School Division
Contractor:	Lear Construction Management Ltd.
Architect:	Stantec Group
Project Website:	https://obrienlakewest.gpcsd.ca/

O'Brien Lake West School

Construction of the O'Brien Lake West School in Grande Prairie. Upon completion, the school will be able to accommodate up to 900 students in grades K - 9.

majorprojects.alberta.ca

 

[IanO]

Inspiring design...

 

[Gronk!]

Ten years after construction started, Grande Prairie Hospital to finally open December 4​

Mayor says hospital will solidify Grande Prairie as healthcare hub for northwest Alberta

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/ten-years-after-construction-started-grande-prairie-hospital-to-finally-open-december-4-1.6247716

 

[McEdmonton]

And I thought construction in Edmonton took a long time...

 

[Airboy]

That was such a cluster f from the beginning. GoA started it with no plans for fitting it out. then they funded that but did not do proper planning. then standards changed and they had to do upgrades. Then they lost the Mechanical Contractor. it goes on from there.

 

[Edmcowboy11]

Well glad for that community and for the region. Overall this should further strengthen that city and be another element that helps it grow.

 

[Windermere]

Is the old hospital staying open?

 

[Airboy]

Is the old hospital staying open?

For a time. I think there is a slight downgrade with most acute care moving to the new one, but the longterm care portion of the facility will probably use some of it as well. There were significant upgrades to that a few years back. The central power house will be kept as well.

 

[mirilux]

Hey folks. I had the privilege to be on a tour of the new GP hospital back in late August to see the local photography integrated into the facility. They've started moving patients in now, so I think it's fair to share some photos. The art is a huge contribution to the facility and is integrated everywhere, including waiting rooms, elevator wayfinding, private staff areas, and on the ceilings in some examination rooms. It may have taken a very long time, but this facility will be a big boost to care in NW Alberta.

 

[CplKlinger]

Is the old hospital staying open?

"The Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) hospital in Grande Prairie will remain open for some ambulatory health-care services, such as dialysis, community-based rehabilitation services and Mackenzie Place continuing care. But all acute or inpatient services will be provided at the new hospital."

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/grande-prairie-regional-hospital-open-alberta-health-1.6273827