Hamilton's Henderson General Hospital being redeveloped

Yesterday, Hamilton Health Sciences and Infrastructure Ontario has announced they signed a contract with EllisDon to build and finance the redevelopment of the Henderson General Hospital.

The total project at Henderson General Hospital consists of approximately 400,000 square feet of new construction and more than 25,000 square feet of renovation.

The expansion will result in enhanced general hospital services, including a full-range of acute inpatient and ambulatory services supporting cancer care and patients from the Juravinski Cancer Centre.
It will include additional oncology and critical care beds and more capacity in emergency services, surgery, diagnostic services, outpatient clinics and support areas.

"A tremendous milestone has been reached today - a milestone that paves the way for improved access to health care in Hamilton," said Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal David Caplan.
"The final contract is signed, demonstrating that the McGuinty government has delivered on its commitment to this community."

"Projects like the redevelopment of the Henderson site are an essential part of our government's plan to renew hospitals and lower emergency room wait times in the local community and across the province," commented Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, George Smitherman.

"Once complete, this redeveloped hospital will improve access to important health services so that Hamilton residents will get the care they need, when they need it."

The deal commits EllisDon to build and finance the hospital expansion and redevelopment project for $198.1 million.
The estimated total cost of this redevelopment project has been approved by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care at $259.2 million.
This includes the hospital's early works demolition project for 70 Wing South, the fixed construction contract with EllisDon as well as other estimated costs related to the project such as furniture, equipment, permits, architectural and engineering fees and transaction and project management fees.

"This brings us one step closer to providing the residents of Hamilton with an expanded Henderson General Hospital," said MPP Hamilton Mountain, Sophia Aggelonitis.

"This major redevelopment project will enable Henderson General Hospital to continue to provide this excellent health care for years to come."

"We appreciate the government's continued commitment and support of the redevelopment of the Henderson General Hospital," said Murray Martin, President and Chief Operating Officer, Hamilton Health Sciences.

"Our patients, staff and community will benefit from having a modern facility designed to meet the growing health care needs in our region."

Editor's opinion:

"Let us please keep an eye on the total costs spent afterwards and see if this is not going to be another 'Brampton case'"