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North East LHIN Hospital Repairs and Upgrades

News Release ***************** August 26, 2015 - Ontario is renewing hospital infrastructure in the North East Local Health Integration Network (NE LHIN) to ensure patients get the care they need.

News Release

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August 26, 2015 - Ontario is renewing hospital infrastructure in the North East Local Health Integration Network (NE LHIN) to ensure patients get the care they need.

Through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF), the province is investing $6.24 million for infrastructure upgrades to 20 hospitals in Northeastern Ontario. The funding will help address critical infrastructure needs at Anson General Hospital, Bingham Memorial Hospital, Blind River District Health Centre, Englehart and District Hospital, Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre, Health Sciences North, Hôpital Notre Dame Hospital, Hornepayne Community Hospital, Kirkland Lake District Hospital, Lady Dunn Health Centre, Manitoulin Health Centre, Sensenbrenner Hospital, Services de Santé de Chapleau Health Services, Smooth Rock Falls Hospital, St. Joseph’s General Hospital, Temiskaming Hospital, Lady Minto Hospital, West Nipissing General Hospital, Weeneebayko Area Health Authority, and West Parry Sound Health Centre, such as:

  • Structural upgrades, for example roof replacements and new windows
  • Upgraded heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
  • Improvements such as upgrading back-up generators
  • Upgraded fire alarm systems and other work needed to address requirements under the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code.

In the 2015 provincial budget, the government committed to providing more than $11 billion in hospital capital grants over 10 years, including grants administered through the HIRF. This funding is part of the largest infrastructure investment in Ontario’s history — more than $130 billion over 10 years. This investment is helping connect regions, develop new economic opportunities and improve quality of life for Ontarians by supporting infrastructure projects in cities, towns, and rural and remote communities across the province.

Upgrading health-care infrastructure is part of the government’s economic plan for Ontario. The four-part plan is building Ontario up byinvesting in people's talents and skills, making the largest investment in public infrastructure in Ontario's history, creating a dynamic, innovative environment where business thrives, and building a secure retirement savings plan.