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Houle Selected as Electrical and Technology Contractor for the New BC Cancer Centre

August 25, 2025

Houle are proud to announce they been selected as the electrical and technology contractor for the new BC Cancer centre at the Royal Inland Hospital campus in Kamloops.

Located adjacent to Royal Inland Hospital, this five-storey cancer centre will provide people in BC’s Interior with expanded access to cancer care closer to home. As part of BC’s 10-Year Cancer Action Plan, the new facility will blend advanced cancer care and Indigenous culture through an inclusive, patient-centric design.

Photo Source: Houle
Once complete, the new centre will include:
  • Dedicated spaces for advanced radiation therapy, including three linear accelerator vaults
  • A CT Simulator and MRI suite
  • An outpatient ambulatory-care unit
  • Spiritual healing garden and sacred ceremonial space

Houle said on LinkedIn that they look forward to working alongside EllisDon, Interior Health Authority, BC Cancer, and local project partners to bring this vital healthcare facility to life.

“The new BC Cancer centre will showcase our in-house expertise in delivering complex electrical and technology solutions. Our scope of work covers electrical construction, including a 350kW photovoltaic system, along with full IMIT integration of fire alarm systems, structured cabling, nurse call, security and duress systems, access control, CCTV, and Distributed Antenna Systems.”

More information on the project

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