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Simon Fraser Lodge Could Climb Higher

By 250 News

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 03:56 AM

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Prince George, B.C. – The recent start of new construction at Simon Fraser Lodge may signal further changes at the facility and the only way it can go is “up”.
Last week, demolition of the former veterans wing, which had 4 bed wards, got underway to make way for construction of a two storey wing that will be able to handle residents who have more complex issues.
Simon Fraser Lodge Executive Director Jeff Renaud says the new $6 million dollar facility will be complete in the spring of 2011. In the meantime, some residents have been moved into a newer area of Simon Fraser Lodge, and others have been moved temporarily to Rainbow Park Lodge until construction is complete.
The construction will result in a net loss of 12 beds.
Despite the size of the lot which houses Simon Fraser Lodge, the facility still has an opportunity to expand and increase its capacity. The upgrade to the “Oak” wing of the facility in 2002, included placement of footings that would allow for the addition of floors to that wing. 

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Comment Posted by: DPJ on July 21 2010 8:00 AM
Nice to see the senior jail ward disapear.
Comment Posted by: tequilatwister on July 21 2010 10:31 AM
It's great to see SFL being renovated, finally after all these years. Too bad I won't be there to see the end result but that would definitely warrant a visit home. I spent 6 years of my life working there.
Comment Posted by: Chester on July 21 2010 7:04 PM
Major water damage has created a terrible situation at SFL recently. The area that has been identified as lock down had a major flood that requires major reno work immediately. All the tenants have been moved into the existing rooms and everyone is doubled up. It's a mess and very tramatic for all the folks who live there. Imagine finding yourself having to move half your stuff in your one room suite to make room for another person who used to be in a more secure section of the lodge? Along with their stuff. It's a pretty volatile situation.
Comment Posted by: supertech on July 21 2010 10:06 PM
"The construction will result in a net loss of 12 beds"

Im I reading this right?? Is that a permanent loss or temporary? If it's permanent, there is something amiss.