Ontario investing in Guelph hospital
Ontario is renewing hospital infrastructure in Guelph to ensure patients get the care they need.
Through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund, the province is investing over $930,000 for infrastructure upgrades to two local hospitals. The funding will help address needs at Guelph General Hospital and St. Joseph’s Health Care such as:
- structural upgrades including roof replacements and new windows;
- upgraded heating, ventilation and air conditioning;
- improvements such as upgrading back-up generators; and
- upgraded fire alarm systems and other work needed to address requirements under the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code.
“Through this investment in hospital infrastructure, we are ensuring that patients have access to care in spaces that are safe, healthy and comfortable,” said Dr. Eric Hoskins, minister of health and long-term care.
“These projects make a real, positive difference in the healing environment, complementing the high-quality care patients receive in Ontario hospitals.”
In the 2015 Budget, the government committed to providing more than $11 billion in hospital capital grants over 10 years, including grants administered through the HIRF.
