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Huit projets hospitaliers qui coûtent plus cher que prévu

September 02, 2025 3 min read
Journal de Montréal - Actualité
Huit projets hospitaliers qui coûtent plus cher que prévu
AI Article Summary

The article discusses the significant cost overruns found in eight major hospital construction projects across Quebec. These projects have seen cost increases ranging from 6% to 135%, with reasons including expanded project scopes and additional features such as new facilities and infrastructure elements. The Hôpital de l’Enfant-Jésus in Quebec City and the Hôpital Fleurimont in Sherbrooke are among the most affected, with their costs doubling or increasing substantially from initial estimates. These cost overruns reflect challenges in managing large-scale healthcare construction projects.