The new mental health hospital in St. John's, shown here in a rendering, is expected to open by 2024. (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)A group of 13 companies is slated to build the new mental health hospital in St. John's, replacing the Waterford — built in 1855. Ball said it was vital for him to have a replacement for the Waterford Hospital by the time he wrapped up. Hospital construction is expected to start by next spring, with a goal to open the building by 2024. Corcoran read out comments CHANNAL has heard from people about going to the Waterford Hospital, including one person who said they would rather die than go there for help.

Source: CBC News July 28, 2020 13:28 UTC