KAWARTHA LAKES-Ross Memorial Hospital is getting additional funds to complete upgrades and repairs at the facility.
The Ontario government says it is investing $3,866,243 for the work.
This funding is part of Ontario’s broader investment through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF) to support infrastructure upgrades, maintenance and repairs at 126 hospitals across the province.
“The $3.86 million Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund investment is welcome news and demonstrates our government’s continued commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure in our communities,” said Laurie Scott, MPP for Haliburton–Kawartha Lakes–Brock. “This funding will support critical upgrades at the Ross Memorial Hospital, including improvements to aging roof systems, water distribution systems, heat exchangers, HVAC pumps, and sanitary waste and vent piping. These investments will help ensure the hospital can continue delivering high-quality care in a safe, reliable, and modern environment.”
The Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund enables health-care system partners to address their urgent infrastructure needs including upgrading or replacing roofs, windows, security systems, and fire alarms.
Since 2024, the Ontario government has increased funding through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund by 10% each year, allowing even more hospitals to complete upgrades and repairs in a timely manner according to hospital officials.
“This significant investment in Ross Memorial Hospital’s infrastructure from the Government of Ontario will help us maintain a safe, reliable, and welcoming environment for our patients, staff, and community,” says Veronica Nelson, President and CEO of Ross Memorial Hospital. “Through the renewal of critical building systems and maintaining of adequate infrastructure, this funding strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional care today while supporting the long-term sustainability of our hospital into the future.”
This allocation includes $3.5 million in a one-time funding through Exceptional Circumstances Project Grant (ECP) to be used to replace sections of the hospital’s aging roofing systems, helping to protect the facility and ensure long term integrity.
“Our government is making historic investments to protect Ontario’s health-care system, ensuring that more people in the City of Kawartha Lakes can connect to the care they need, where and when they need it,” said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “This investment will enable the Ross Memorial Hospital to address priority infrastructure needs so patients and their families can continue to access vital services and care in their community.”
