Canada’s Ontario government has initiated the planning process for the construction of the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital redevelopment.
This development is part of the 2025 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario, aiming to provide more convenient healthcare services to families in Orillia, Simcoe County, and surrounding communities.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said: “Our government’s nearly C$60bn ($43.78bn) plan to build and upgrade more than 50 hospitals is delivering on our commitment to provide the people of Ontario with high-quality health care close to home.”
The allocated fund will support the early planning for the project at a new location, enabling the facility to enhance its services and fulfil the community’s needs into the future.
The new hospital is expected to feature modern infrastructure to accommodate increased patient volumes and expanded access to core services, encompassing critical care and additional inpatient beds.
It will also focus on improved infection prevention and control measures bolstering patient safety.
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By GlobalDataThe Ministry of Health is collaborating with Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital to determine the specifics of the project, such as bed numbers and the required square footage.
With the completion of the planning phase, the next steps include completing the project’s tendering and awarding the construction contract.
A construction schedule will be established once these phases are completed.
Simcoe North Member of Provincial Parliament Jill Dunlop said: “Not only will this hospital get families in Orillia and surrounding areas access to high-quality health care close to home, it will also strengthen our region’s medical education.
“The new hospital location will provide a dynamic environment where medical students can train, grow and thrive, right here in Central Ontario.”
The Ontario government, via its Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care initiative, seeks to expand and modernise the province’s hospitals to provide easier access to healthcare for people of all ages.
Earlier in the month, the government reinstated the More Convenient Care Act, continuing its strategy to improve the province’s healthcare system.
