Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected to design the new BC Cancer Centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH). This C$289 million project will bring radiation treatment closer to home for patients in central and north Vancouver Island.
Optimized patient experience
Recognizing the impact of cancer treatment facilities on patient well-being, the new centre’s design will prioritize patient comfort, natural light, and healing views.
The four-storey facility will offer:
- Radiation therapy, including CT simulator and linear accelerator vaults
- Outpatient oncology ambulatory care unit with exam & consult rooms
- PET/CT diagnostic scanner for advanced cancer imaging
- Oncology pharmacy & outpatient dispensary
- Sacred space for spiritual and emotional support
Construction timeline
Preliminary site work begins in March 2025, with full construction starting in fall 2025 and completion expected in 2028.
Part of BC’s 10-Year Cancer Action Plan
The BC Cancer Centre at NRGH is part of British Columbia’s 10-year Cancer Action Plan, a collaboration between BC Cancer, Provincial Health Services Authority, and Island Health to enhance cancer prevention, detection, and treatment across the province.
Stantec’s longstanding partnership with NRGH
Stantec has delivered 25+ projects at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital over the last 15 years, including:
- Emergency & psychiatric emergency departments
- Thermal Energy Centre
- Intensive care unit & renal dialysis unit
- Pharmacy & building system upgrades
- New long-term care homes (recently commissioned by Island Health)
Global expertise in cancer care design
Stantec is a world leader in cancer centre design, having delivered 120+ facilities worldwide, including 30+ proton therapy centres.
Notable projects include:
- Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre – Calgary, Alberta
- New York Proton Center – New York, USA
- Johns Hopkins Proton Therapy Center – Washington, DC, USA
- Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital – Dubai, UAE
- Hefei Particle Therapy Medical Center – Hefei City, China
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The firm is publicly traded on TSX & NYSE (STN).
For more details, visit stantec.com.
