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Province pledges $2.4 million for upgrades to area hospitals
CHATHAM-KENT/ LEAMINGTON — The Ontario government is investing $2.4 million this year to address critical upgrades, repairs and maintenance in two hospitals in Chatham-Kent and Leamington, Chatham-Kent-Leamington MPP Rick Nicholls and Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Monte Mc- Naughton announced Monday.
The funding will help hospitals maintain their infrastructure and ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
Chatham Kent Health Alliance will receive $2,177,881 and Erie Shores HealthCare will receive $275,949 for 2020 and 2021 through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund.
The funding will be used to complete important projects, including:
• Air quality improvements, work to the fire suppression system and a new urology service for Chatham-Kent Health Alliance at the Wallaceburg and Chatham sites
• Replacing a portion of the roof and a new heat exchange system for Erie Shores
“These investments of $2.18M for CKHA and $276,000 for Erie Shores HealthCare by our government will greatly help our hospitals for people throughout my riding,” said Nicholls. “This repair work is critical for ensuring patients are comfortable and safe. As we continue to fight COVID-19, this is welcome news.”
The investment is part of a provincial plan to spend $175 million across 129 Ontario hospitals through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund.
“Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is thrilled with this announcement and to receive funds for critical infrastructure upgrades”, said CKHA President and CEO, Lori Marshall. “These funds will go towards high priority facility upgrades at both of our sites in Wallaceburg and Chatham. This investment allows us to continue delivering safe, high quality service for our community.”
“To continue to provide reliable and efficient care to our communities, this infrastructure renewal funding offered by the ministry will allow Erie Shores HealthCare to maintain our site and building needs,” said Erie Shores HealthCare Vice President of Corporate Services and CFO, Nolan Goyette.
