Lakeridge Health has announced the land south of Highway 407, west of Highway 412, east of Lake Ridge Road and north of Highway 7/Winchester Road located in Whitby as the preferred site for a proposed new hospital for Durham Region. The lands are currently owned by the Ministry of Transportation.
This location can provide care closer to home for residents from across the region. Here's why:
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Some frequently asked questions about the site and site selection process.
What is the site selection process? |
In May 2021, Lakeridge Health announced preliminary steps in the process to determine the site for a new hospital, in July 2021 launched community engagement on the site selection criteria for the new proposed hospital and in August announced a call for proposals for a hospital site. The Lakeridge Health Independent Expert Panel and Board of Trustees have now selected lands in Whitby as the preferred location for a proposed new hospital for Durham Region. |
When is the new hospital expected to open? |
Based on previous processes that have been undertaken to build new hospitals, we know that projects of this size and scope could take approximately ten years to be constructed and opened to the public. |
What will the hospital cost? |
While the cost of the hospital is not known at this time, the expected funding model is as follows. The provincial government funds 90% of the cost of hospital construction and 100% of the planning costs. The community's portion of funding (shared by the Lakeridge Health Foundation, Regional Municipality of Durham and the local municipalities) is the remaining 10% of the construction cost, and 100% of the equipment, technology, land and servicing costs. These costs to the community are known as the "local share". As an example, the most recent Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital had a total project cost of $1.7 billion of which the provincial share was $1.3 billion. The balance was the local share of which the Region of York contributed $143 million and the City of Vaughan contributed $86 million for the purchase of land. |
How can I stay up-to-date as the project moves ahead? |
To stay informed on the project and latest updates, visit lakeridgehealth.on.ca. |
Lakeridge Health will begin discussions with the Town of Whitby on the next steps in the process, as well as further consultations with community stakeholders as required.
Simultaneously, Lakeridge Health will commence discussions with the Ministry of Health for a new hospital on the basis set out in its Master Plan and advance the next steps in the Ministry’s multi-stage approval processes.
Check back frequently on this page or visit lakeridgehealth.on.ca to stay informed.
If you have any further questions, please contact Sarah Klein or 905.430.4300 x 4338.
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