Construction is underway on an $18-million expansion of the the Mission Memorial Hospital Emergency Department.

The upgrade will increase the size of the emergency department by 35 per cent, boosting capacity from 17 to 41 care spaces. The modernized design includes a resuscitation room with a dedicated anteroom for patients who need rapid intervention, as well as an airborne isolation room to enhance infection prevention and control. There is also a private room where patients experiencing mental health concerns can meet with an assigned healthcare worker in a comfortable and confidential space.

Fraser Health has awarded the construction contract for the project, and site preparation and interior demolition are now underway in the former emergency department space, which was damaged by a flood in early 2024. People continue to receive care in the temporary emergency department, accessible through the hospital’s main entrance.

“It is extremely gratifying to see Fraser Health investing in the expansion of the emergency department at Mission Memorial Hospital,” said City of Mission Mayor Paul Horn. “This project recognizes the vital role our hospital plays, not only for the people of Mission, but for communities across the region. We look forward to continuing to work with Fraser Health, our community, and our North Fraser River neighbours to develop an even broader range of healthcare services here, as this hospital is clearly a central hub for residents throughout the area.”

The project is currently in the expansion and upgrade phase with projected completion in spring 2027.