The new mental health and addictions facility in St. John’s will open to the public in a little over a month.

NL Health Services has set the opening date for Sunday, April 13.

That date will be preceded by a seven-day move plan, which will begin on Monday, April 7.

NLHS says it is in the final stages of installing and testing information, communication, and safety systems.

Further, work is ongoing to ensure a “seamless” transition to the new facility, including staff orientation, training, and equipment testing.

CEO Pat Parfrey is pleased to have a date set for the facility to open, calling it a “monumental step forward to improving health care in Newfoundland and Labrador.”