The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has issued an open call for bids for the demolition of the nurses’ residence at the site of the former Grace Hospital on LeMarchant Road in St. John’s.

The scope of work includes hazardous material abatement and disposal, pest control, building demolition, site security, and removal of building service lines. Professional services associated with abatement and safe removal of materials and structures will also be part of the contract.

The tender is scheduled to close on June 21, 2023. The department anticipates awarding a contract early in July.

Budget 2023 includes $7.8 million for the planning of a new hospital to replace St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital and a new Cardiovascular and Stroke Institute, as well as the demolition of the nurses’ residence at the former Grace Hospital site which is being further assessed as a possible location for the new health infrastructure.

Information on tenders and requests for proposals issued and awarded by the department and other public bodies is available by visiting www.merx.com/govnl.

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“The demolition of the nurses’ residence at the former Grace Hospital site has been a priority for our government, and we are now moving forward with a public tender to bring this commitment to fruition. We recognize the dilapidated state of the building and are pleased the structure will be removed and the site will be brought to a state where it can be considered for future use.”
Honourable Elvis Loveless
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

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