CEI Architecture has been chosen for the next phase of the Cariboo Memorial Hospital (CMH) redevelopment. The firm was selected to develop a Concept Plan for CMH redevelopment priorities, which includes a new inpatient unit.

CEI Architecture was chosen as the successful proponent from a list of five consulting companies who responded to the CMH Redevelopment Request for Proposal.

"By moving forward with this next step we are getting closer to future expansion at Cariboo Memorial, as proposed in the Master Site Plan," says Interior Health Board Chair Norman Embree. "Interior Health believes the future redevelopment of the hospital is important, because of the role it plays in the provision of acute health care services for Cariboo Chilcotin residents."

Through the Concept Plan, CEI Architecture will summarize the capital and operational requirement specific to the scope of the project. In addition to the new inpatient unit, there will be renovations to the Ambulatory Care, Emergency and Pharmacy areas. CEI Architecture will complete preliminary drawings and space requirements.

It is expected that CEI Architecture's work will be complete by spring 2014.