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Ceiling leak at brand new Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital

In November’s mid-year fiscal update, health expenses were up $35 million. File / Global News

Repairs are needed at the newly opened Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital (JPCH) following a small water leak.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) confirmed some water came through the ceiling of the therapy gym on Oct. 24.

Officials said the issue stemmed from a bathtub overflow drain that was not properly connected in a patient room on the second floor above.

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No injuries were reported. The issue was immediately contained and no equipment was damaged, according to officials.

SHA has taken the patient room out of service while the issue is fixed.

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Officials said they also making sure bathtub overflow drains in other areas of the Saskatoon facility were properly installed.

The 176-bed hospital welcomed its first patients on Sept. 29.

The total capital cost for the JPCH is $285.9 million, according to provincial government officials.

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