VANCOUVER: The City of Vancouver has officially greenlit a massive expansion project for Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), marking a significant leap forward for the region’s healthcare infrastructure. The development will take place on a 1.4-acre site located across from the main hospital, spanning the block between Oak and Ash Streets on West 12th Avenue. The centerpiece of the project involves the construction of two high-rise towers, standing 26 and 28 stories tall, designed to meet the growing medical needs of the community.
This ambitious expansion focuses heavily on long-term care and diagnostic capabilities. The new towers will house 280 new long-term care beds specifically for seniors, providing much-needed relief to the province’s aging population. Additionally, the buildings will accommodate modern diagnostic offices and clinical support departments, streamlining patient care and enhancing the hospital’s overall capacity. This project is a key component of the city’s broader Broadway Plan, which aims to densify and improve essential services along the major transit corridor.
The foundation for this project was laid in 2022 when the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation acquired the land for approximately $100 million. By securing this space, the foundation ensured that the hospital could expand its footprint in a high-density urban area where land is scarce. This expansion is expected to transform the VGH campus into a more comprehensive medical hub, integrating specialized long-term care with advanced clinical facilities to serve British Columbia for decades to come.
