University of Waterloo Chosen for New Hospital in Waterloo Region
WATERLOO — The University of Waterloo will be the site for a new state-of-the-art hospital, set to serve the growing Waterloo Region. This development is a collaborative effort between St. Mary’s General Hospital, Grand River Hospital, and the Ontario government, which has invested $5 million to support early planning and construction.
Premier Doug Ford announced the initiative, emphasizing its significance for local healthcare. “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,” Ford said. “Right across the province, our government is investing more than $50 billion to support more than 50 major hospital projects. When it comes to your health, we’re building a health care system that people across Ontario can count on.”
I was thrilled to be in Waterloo yesterday with @SylviaJonesMPP to announce that the University of Waterloo has been chosen as the site of the region’s new state-of-the-art hospital, in partnership with St. Mary’s General Hospital and Grand River Hospital.
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— Doug Ford (@fordnation) July 23, 2024
Strategically located on University of Waterloo lands west of Bearinger Road and Hagey Boulevard, the new hospital will make healthcare more accessible for residents of Waterloo and neighboring communities. The facility is designed to address the healthcare needs of the region’s expanding population with services including:
- Emergency services and critical care
- Medical imaging, diagnostic services, and enhanced surgical spaces
- Maternal, newborn, and pediatric care
- Modernized medical and surgical inpatient units
- Cardiac clinics
Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones highlighted the project’s long-term benefits. “Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is making record investments to build a health care system that lasts, connecting more people to the care they need, when they need it,” Jones stated. “The new Waterloo hospital is the next step our government is taking to ensure families in the rapidly growing Kitchener-Waterloo region are provided with the right care, in the right place, for decades to come.”
The hospital is expected to open in 2035, with planning already underway. This development is part of the Ontario government’s broader strategy, “Your Health: A Plan For Connected and Convenient Care,” which aims to enhance healthcare accessibility across the province by constructing new hospitals, expanding services, and reducing wait times.
This investment in Waterloo Region’s healthcare infrastructure represents a significant step towards ensuring residents have access to top-quality medical care in their own community, reinforcing the Ontario government’s commitment to building a robust and reliable healthcare system.
