Barrie Construction News staff writer
Construction has begun on the redevelopment of Stevenson Memorial Hospital in New Tecumseth, a project that will more than double the size of the facility and expand health-care capacity for communities across Simcoe County.
Pomerleau was awarded the construction contract for the project on Jan. 30, following a competitive procurement process that began in August 2024.
“Today’s groundbreaking announcement is a monumental milestone that has been years in the making and will be remembered for years to come,” said Carmine Stumpo
Supervisor, Stevenson Memorial Hospital. “Our new hospital expansion will transform Stevenson into a modern, state-of-the-art facility, enhancing the health-care services and space our growing community needs and deserves today and for future generations.
“We are thankful for all our partners, donors, staff and physicians, and local municipal and provincial governments, for their unwavering support.”
The redevelopment includes construction of a new three-storey building that will increase the hospital’s footprint to approximately 147,100 square feet. Plans call for expanded acute care areas, enhanced diagnostic and surgical services and a new emergency department that will be about three times larger than the existing facility.
The project will also increase inpatient capacity by about 20 per cent, raising the number of beds from 38 to 47. The expansion will feature a new birthing suite and additional space to support patient care.
Construction is expected to be completed by 2028 and is anticipated to create and support hundreds of construction and related jobs.
Stevenson Memorial Hospital currently operates 38 inpatient beds and provides a range of outpatient services to residents in surrounding communities, including Adjala-Tosorontio, Essa, Innisfil and the area around Canadian Forces Base Borden.
The project is supported by $174 million in provincial funding.