Construction set to begin in late 2007

Hamilton Health Sciences and Infrastructure Ontario announced today that they have selected and signed a contract with EllisDon to build and finance the redevelopment of the Henderson General Hospital.

The building team, led by EllisDon, includes financing arranged by Pacific &Western Bank of Canada. 

The total redevelopment 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. “Our vision of a state-of-the-art facility will soon begin to take shape and become a reality.” 

“Today we can be confident that the people of Hamilton will have continued access to great health care,” said Ted McMeekin, Minister of Government and Consumer Services and MPP for Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale. “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.”

A Value for Money (VFM) report on the project will be posted on Infrastructure Ontario's website, along with the project agreement, within weeks. This third-party VFM assessment identifies the benefits or value derived on this project as compared to a traditional procurement approach. The VFM report will provide a summary of estimated total project costs including the fixed cost of the contract with EllisDon, equipment and other ancillary costs.

Infrastructure Ontario and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care will work with Hamilton Health Sciences to redevelop the Henderson General Hospital, which will remain publicly owned, publicly controlled and publicly accountable. Infrastructure Ontario is a Crown corporation dedicated to managing some of the province's larger and more complex infrastructure renewal projects - ensuring they are built on time and on budget.

This project is guided by principles outlined in the province's Building a Better Tomorrow framework, which ensures public ownership of core assets such as hospitals, schools, and water and wastewater facilities. 

Visit www.infrastructureontario.ca for more information. 

Contacts: 

Amy Tang  
Minister's Office  
Public Infrastructure Renewal
416-325-4048  

Paulette den Elzen 
Infrastructure Ontario 
416-327-5764 

Roxanne Kantzavelos  
Hamilton Health Sciences 
905-387-9711, Ext 63015 

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