Demolition activities begin next week at former Pugwash hospital

Demolition activities at the former North Cumberland Memorial Hospital in Pugwash will begin Monday, Sept. 16, and will take several months.

The initial focus will be on removing materials inside of the building, including hazardous materials, interior walls, and mechanical elements. This phase will last about eight weeks, after which the exterior demolition will begin.

The hospital site has been vacant since July 10, when services moved to the new North Cumberland Health Care Centre. The hospital, which opened in 1966, served Pugwash and surrounding communities for nearly 60 years. 

Flagship Construction is managing the decommissioning. Once complete, Nova Scotia Health will use the land to expand parking for patients, families, and staff.

Nova Scotia Health will place safety signage and fencing around the site to ensure pedestrian safety and will make efforts to minimize noise and dust. Please obey all traffic cones, signs, and directions given by staff.

In collaboration with the hospital’s foundation, Nova Scotia Health has worked with the local historical society and Wallace Museum to determine appropriate donations. 

Nova Scotia Health appreciates the public’s understanding and cooperation during this time. If you have concerns related to the demolition activities, please contact the patient relations team at 1-844-884-4177 or by email at patientfeedback@nshealth.ca.