The Beedie Long-Term Care Centre in Delta, B.C., replacing Mountain View Manor, is delayed to 2028 with over $4M spent and no rise in cost.
Delay Revealed in Quarterly Financial Report
In its first quarterly report since the 2025 budget, British Columbia’s Finance Minister Brenda Bailey announced a postponement to the timeline for the new care facility in Delta. The projected completion date for the Beedie Long-Term Care Centre—originally expected in 2027—has shifted to 2028 to align with a revised project schedule. Early work has commenced and as of June 30, over $4 million has already been spent.
What the New Facility Will Replace and Offer
The centre, sometimes referred to in reports as “Delta Long-Term Care,” is being constructed to replace Mountain View Manor, a facility opened in 1977 with space for 92 residents. The new care community will provide 200 beds, more than doubling existing capacity. The design includes a modern, home-like environment with living rooms, dining and activity spaces, plus outdoor access.
Intergenerational and Community Services Component
Beyond long-term care, the Beedie Centre will feature a 32-space adult day program and a stand-alone 49-space child care facility. These inclusions aim to promote intergenerational programming and provide broader community services alongside elder care.
Funding Structure and Stakeholders
Capital costs are being handled by Fraser Health, with major funding of $179.7 million from the B.C. Ministry of Health. An additional $18.25 million was raised through the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation’s “Coming Home” campaign, its largest fund-raising effort to date. The facility will be owned and operated by Fraser Health.
Fiscal Environment and Broader Budget Implications
The delay is embedded within a broader financial landscape where the provincial government faces mounting deficits. The 2025/26 fiscal year is forecast to carry a nearly $11.6 billion deficit, an increase of $665 million over earlier estimates. Bailey’s report also anticipates even larger deficits for the next two years. Capital expenditure projections for major projects—such as the care centre—are tracked carefully in the report, including cost until June 30, estimated remaining cost, and financing strategy.
Why the Delay and What Comes Next
While the total cost for the Beedie Long-Term Care Centre has not increased, the delay to 2028 is attributed to adjustments in the project schedule. Officials have provided no indication of additional budget adjustments for this project, emphasising that the change is for timing rather than scope or financing. Construction and preparatory works are underway, and the components beyond the core care beds are intended to proceed as planned.
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