Edmonton’s standalone Stollery Children’s Hospital to be built on University of Alberta campus

The new standalone Stollery Children’s Hospital will be located on the University of Alberta’s south campus in south Edmonton, the Alberta government revealed Monday.

The state-of-the-art pediatric facility will be built at the northeast corner of 122 Street and 51 Avenue – currently an undeveloped green space.

Calling it a “major step forward” in the project, the government says the site was chosen for its “large size, potential for future expansion and proximity to the university’s existing hospital.”

“This location gives us the space and flexibility to plan a modern facility that puts children and families first,” said Alberta Minister of Infrastructure Martin Long.

The standalone Stollery will support pediatric care and address the increasing demand for specialized children’s healt