Highlights include: • Automated Systems: Employing technologies such as automated storage for central supplies and guided vehicles for transporting items within the facility. • Waste Optimization: A food waste digester will convert organic waste into compost, while a recycling-friendly waste management system ensures eco-responsibility. • Sustainable Landscaping: The site may also include an agricultural zone, maintaining its original purpose while contributing to sustainability. The journey of the Future Hospital of VaudreuilSoulanges began in 2015, with pre-project studies identifying the need for enhanced healthcare in the region. Following this, detailed planning phases spanned from 2016 to 2022, covering clinical planning, design development using BIM (Building Information Modeling), and contractor selection. ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACTS Beyond healthcare, the project serves as an economic catalyst for the region. During its construction phase, it is expected to sustain approximately 10,034 direct and indirect jobs in Quebec, generating an estimated $1.7 billion in GDP. Once operational, the hospital will contribute $450 36 FEB 2025 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTE4MTQ=