Royal Columbian Hospital’s (RCH) new Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower will open at the end of the month, the provincial government announced Friday.

The tower will have 388 patient beds and provide essential care to patients around the province, said Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma.

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“In just a few days’ time, the new emergency department, medical surgical inpatient units, intensive care unit, cardiac intensive care unit, main entrance, and parking facilities will open,” Ma said.

“In the fall, we will open the obstetrics unit, operating rooms, intervention, radiology and cardiology suites, and a cardiac surgery intensive care unit as well.”

The Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower is the second phase of the RCH redevelopment project.

“Phase 1 included the opening of the mental-health and substance-use wellness centre and energy centre,” the B.C. government said in a press release.

“Phase 2 and 3 of the redevelopment are estimated to be nearly $2 billion with contributions from the province, Fraser Health, and the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation.”

It says Phase 3 will include upgrades to support the beds and services added in Phase 2, with all renovations expected to be complete in 2029.

The tower is named after Jim Pattison, a well-known business leader and philanthropist. Pattison donated $30 million toward the project.