University of Waterloo site selected for new regional hospital
St. Mary’s General Hospital and Grand River Hospital have selected a site for Waterloo Region’s new hospital building.
The institutions, alongside officials from the provincial government announced on July 22 that they have selected a site on the lands of the University of Waterloo to build the facility.
The Ontario government has invested $5 million to support the early planning and construction of the new hospital that will expand services and add more beds to connect more patients and their families to convenient care, closer to home.
“The new site for the Waterloo Region hospital at the University of Waterloo will foster innovation, enhance research and better connect the growing region to convenient care closer to home,” said Premier Doug Ford.
The new hospital site is located on the land that is part of the David Johnston Research + Technology Park at the University of Waterloo. The site itself is located west of Bearinger Road and Hagey Boulevard. The acute care facility will help the region meet the needs of its growing population. It will include emergency services and critical care; medical imaging, diagnostic services and enhanced surgical spaces; maternal, newborn, and pediatric care; modernized medical and surgical inpatient units; and cardiac clinics
"We are thrilled that the University of Waterloo will be the future home to Waterloo Region’s new hospital,” said Mark Fam, President of St. Mary’s General Hospital. “Not only does the location make great sense in terms of patient accessibility, but it also allows our organizations to deepen our relationship even further for the benefit of the communities we serve."
"This is a major milestone on our journey in planning for a new hospital and we couldn’t have a better partner than the University of Waterloo," added Ron Gagnon, President and CEO, Grand River Hospital.
Planning work between the hospitals and the University of Waterloo is underway, with the new hospital expected to open in 2035.