It will take $6M to restore flooded Henwood addiction centre: Recovery Alberta

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeNewsLocal News It will take $6M to restore flooded Henwood addiction centre: Recovery Alberta 'Recovery Alberta recognizes the important role the site has and will continue to play in providing addiction treatment in Edmonton' Author of the article: By Jackie Carmichael Published Aug 29, 2026 2 minute read Join the conversation A partially submerged sign warning of the rising water levels is visible at a flooded stormwater pond near Savaryn Drive SW between 91 Street and 90 Street SW, in Edmonton Monday, June 22, 2026. PHOTO BY DAVID BLOOM /Postmedia Article content Work on the flood-soaked 62-bed Henwood Treatment Centre is underway, but it will take between one and two years and $6 million to complete. Article content Recovery Alberta pledged Friday to resume voluntary bed-based addiction treatment services at the 18750 18 St. site following repairs, renovations, and remediation. Article content Article content Drenching June rains interrupted service at the city’s largest addiction treatment facility and on June 28, dozens of staff and a list of 104 patients were left in limbo waiting for assessment and admission. Article content Article content “Patients were transitioned to alternative settings. Recovery Alberta also proactively reached out to the 104 individuals who were waiting to be assessed for admission into treatment at the site to discuss alternative treatment options and available supports,” said Abbie Siroishka, a senior media advisor for Recovery Alberta. Article content Headline News Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content “Recovery Alberta recognizes the important role the site has and will continue to play in providing addiction treatment in Edmonton, including for patients with more complex needs requiring high acuity care. Restoring services at the site is an important part of meeting current and future community needs,” she said. Article content In addition, provincial investments are adding more than 400 treatment, stabilization, housing and recovery spaces across the Edmonton area, and more around the province. Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centre is also returning to full operating capacity, she said. Article content “Collectively,…