Preferred proponent picked for Michael Garron Hospital redevelopment

TORONTO | EllisDon Infrastructure Healthcare has been selected as the preferred proponent to design, build and finance a major redevelopment project that includes a new patient care tower at Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), formerly Toronto East General Hospital.The announcement by Infrastructure Ontario and MGH follows a request-for-proposals process that began in February 2017. Three teams submitted bids: EllisDon Infrastructure Healthcare, PCL Partnership and Walsh Toronto East Health Partners.The preferred proponent team includes EllisDon Design Build Inc., B+H Architects, Diamond Schmitt Architects and EllisDon Capital Inc.“Our main hospital campus, which has been serving east Toronto since 1929, is aging and due for a major renewal,” said Sarah Downey, president and CEO of MGH. “Our redevelopment will make a significant difference to patients, neighbours, staff, physicians and volunteers.”The project involves the construction of a new eight-storey patient care tower and three-storey connection, as well as demolition of some existing space and renovations to the existing hospital.Approximately 550,000 square feet will be added to the existing hospital and 100,000 square feet of select areas will be renovated. The oldest beds in the medical/surgical and rehabilitation units will be replaced, as will the mental health inpatient units for adult and child/youth care.The project will also involve the consolidation of ambulatory care and ambulatory procedures and the creation of two levels of underground parking and a new main entrance.The project is expected to reach financial close in early 2018 and achieve a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification for design excellence and sustainability.“The design embraces our rich history, incorporates best practices and paves the way for our continued success delivering outstanding care,” said Downey. “Our campus will be transformed into a community hub that not only creates health but is able to support individuals to live to their full potential throughout the continuum of care.”Read more about Michael Garron Hospital here.

Preferred proponent picked for Michael Garron Hospital redevelopment

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