September 27, 1973.

. Mr. Brian B. Corbould,
Chairman of the Board,
Coquitlam and District
Hospital Society,
P.O. Box 1083,
Coquitlam, British Columbia.

Dear Mr. Corbould:

I have acknowledgement of your letter dated

September 4, 1973 regarding planning for construction of
the proposed Coquitlam and District Hospital.

This ia to confirm that subject to the concurrence
of the Greater Vancouver Regional Hospital District 1X
approve the construction of a 150 bed acute care hospital
without the provision of obstetrical facilities. The
hospital should be planned in such a way as to facilitate
future expansion. -

I am also prepared, subject to the agreement of the-
Regional Hospital District, to authorize your Society to
plan construction of a 75 bed extended care unit to serve

the requirements of your area.

With kindest regards, .

1

Youre truly,

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280 beds to a proposed 200-bed

extended care unit to be built
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Pleasz refer to our file number November 5, 1973

Mr. Brian B. Corbeuld,

President,

Coquitlam and District Hospital Society,
Box 1083,

COQUITLAM, B.C.

Dear Mr. Corbould:

The Greater Vancouver Regionel Hospital District Board, at its meeting

on October 31st, 1973, considered the following resolution from the Advisory
Committee:

“Upon the recommendation of the Advisory Committee and in
concurrence with the Minister's approval of September 27th,
1973, the Board approve the construction by the Coquitlar.
and District Hospital Society of a 150-bed acute care unit
without the provision of obstetrical facllities, and a 75-bed
Extended Care Unit."

Fnsuing discussion raised the question of provision for expansion,
It was noted that the Minister's letter of September 27th, indicated that,
"The hospital should be planned in such a way as to facilitate future
expansion." On the other hand, at the heeting the Minister had with the
Society and civic officials on August 24th, he had apparently suggested that
100 beds be in shell in the first stage of development.

In view of this uncertainty, the Board moved to table the matter
for one month pending clarification of the Minister's intent. This matter
is now being followed up by the District with a view to resolution at the
November Board meeting.

Yours very truly,

_ Norman K, Barth
Assistant Director - Hospital Planning.

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