The Abbotsford Hospice Society has selected Quantum Properties to manage the completion of its new hospice, with an eye on an April 2016 opening date.
The local company has offered to donate all of its construction management fees on the project, and will invite local firms to bid on various elements of what will be known as Holmberg House.
Local involvement in the project had been a topic of discussion for Abbotsford contractors, the Abbotsford Hospice Society Board of Directors said in a press release.
“Local contractors were looking for opportunities to participate in the hospice project,” said Diane Delves, Quantum’s president and CEO.
“We know local trades will go above and beyond to build a great hospice in our community. We already received offers for free materials.”
The exterior of the structure, constructed by Ledcor, will be finished in coming months, after which the site will be handed over to Quantum, which has also recently started building a new 26-storey tower within walking distance of the hospice location and is also involved in projects in Port Coquitlam and Maple Ridge.
The board is now looking to create a transition plan and raise money to operate the facility.
For more information, visit www.abbotsfordhospice.org.