Advertisement

Court orders nearly $13 million be paid to Grande Prairie hospital subcontractors

Click to play video: 'Companies to have court date after saying they’re owed millions over Grande Prairie hospital construction'
Companies to have court date after saying they’re owed millions over Grande Prairie hospital construction
March 25: Over two dozen companies say they are still owed millions of dollars for construction work done on the new hospital in Grande Prairie. As Tom Vernon report, it's hope a court date next month will settle the dispute but some say they're worried their companies might not last that long. Tom Vernon reports – Mar 25, 2019

A court has ordered that nearly $13 million in Alberta government funds be paid to subcontractors and others involved in the building of a new hospital in Grande Prairie.

In September, the province terminated a contract with Calgary-based Graham Construction, which it had been at odds with over the timeline and costs of the $763-million project.

No reasons for the Court of Queen’s Bench order were released.

Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday.

Get weekly health news

Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

READ MORE: Construction firm responsible for overdue, over-budget Grande Prairie hospital issued notice of default

Earlier this year the province paid $30 million into a fund controlled by the court.

Another court hearing is set for July 11.

READ MORE: Grande Prairie chamber demands solution for unpaid sub-contractors, sub-trades in hospital construction

Last summer, the previous NDP government said issues with Graham came to a head in July when it was clear the hospital would not be done by the end of the year as planned.

Story continues below advertisement

Graham had also asked for more money to complete the project.

Last year, Graham said it warned the province that the hospital couldn’t be done under the current budget given dozens of design changes.

Sponsored content

AdChoices