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Cranbrook long-term care project cost soars by $75M

Cranbrook's F.W. Green Home project cost has increased by $75 million, raising the total to an estimated $232 million, as reported during a Kootenay East Regional Hospital District board meeting on June 13.
The $75 million increase is attributed to inflation, updated codes, and other factors, affecting various project costs, according to Interior Health.
The hospital board approved a meeting with Interior Health and the Ministry of Health to discuss the additional $30.2 million funding requirement, reflecting their cost-sharing agreement.
David Wilks, the mayor of Sparwood, expressed concern over the timing of the cost increase announcement, stating it should have been addressed during the budget discussions in March.

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