SASKATCHEWAN, Canada—The new Watson long-term care home is progressing to the pre-design phase. A business case has been completed for this project, and the government of Saskatchewan has released a request for proposals to find a qualified project manager and owner's representative team to provide project management and design services for the future Watson long-term care home.
The proponent will provide comprehensive design and design compliance services for the Watson long-term care home throughout the pre-design, procurement, design, construction and close-out phases. The new home will be located north of the Watson Community Health Center and will include a new 60-bed facility.
Moving this project forward will allow residents to receive care closer to home, in an environment that better meets their diverse health needs.
"We are excited to see the Watson long-term care home moving on to the next phase," said Terry Jenson, SaskBuilds and Procurement minister. "Thanks to a strong and growing economy, we are a step closer to the construction and, ultimately, the completion of the new home, providing quality health care to the people of Saskatchewan."
As the need for long-term care services continues to increase in the Province of Saskatchewan, the Watson long-term care home project is part of the overall government commitment to deliver improved long-term care facilities and services across the province, the company said.
"Moving to this new phase means we are one step closer to offering more long-term care spaces for those needing additional supports in the Watson area," said Dr. Johann Roodt, physician executive for integrated rural health at Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA). "It means so much to residents in long-term care to remain as close to their home communities and loved ones as possible, while receiving the care they need."
"We are very pleased to see the Watson long-term care home project moving into the pre-design phase," said Todd Goudy, member of the legislative assembly (MLA) of Melfort. "We look forward to further updates and to the eventual opening of this facility to serve the people of Watson and surrounding communities."
