Staff Writers
Demolition Starting on Agnes Cowan Hostel

Eastern Health has awarded a $1.2 million contract to JMJ Holdings Limited for demolition of the Agnes Cowan Hostel at the Health Sciences Centre.
Demolition will facilitate construction of the province’s new 102-bed adult mental health and addictions hospital. Demolition activities will begin in the coming weeks and is anticipated to be completed later this spring.
Work is also continuing on a new link to connect the Janeway Hostel to the Health Sciences Centre, as well as work to relocate a number of building utilities.