Lakeridge Health and Infrastructure Ontario Reach Exciting Milestone in the Process to Find a Design and Construction Partner
(Durham Region) – August 6, 2024 - Lakeridge Health and the Ontario government have achieved a key milestone in the Bowmanville Hospital redevelopment by issuing the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the project.
The RFQ marks the initial step in selecting a team to deliver the project, which will nearly double the size of the current hospital and significantly enhance access to quality health care across the Durham Region.
The RFQ will help identify project teams that have the necessary design expertise, along with the construction and financial capacity, to undertake a project of this size and complexity. Following the submission of qualifications, Lakeridge Health and Infrastructure Ontario will partner to review and shortlist qualified teams. These teams will be invited to respond to a request for proposals (RFP), which is expected to be released in early 2025.
Throughout this procurement process, Lakeridge Health will continue with its pre-construction activities including engagement with patients, staff, volunteers, partners, and the Durham Region community to gather input on the specifications for the redeveloped hospital.
Once complete, the redeveloped Bowmanville Hospital will usher in a new era of health-care delivery in the Durham Region. This historic project will expand critical care services and introduce modern, patient-centred facilities including private and bariatric rooms, new ambulatory care clinics, and a Haemodialysis Centre.
To learn more about the Bowmanville Hospital Redevelopment project, visit our website.
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“We’re thrilled with today’s announcement, as it signifies a crucial step forward in the long-awaited Bowmanville Hospital redevelopment project. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our provincial partners, The Region of Durham, the Municipality of Clarington, the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation, and our supportive community. Together, we’re strengthening our regional health-care system, paving the way for Lakeridge Health to achieve its vision of One System. Best Health. This collaboration is a testament to our shared commitment to a healthier future for all in Durham Region. - Cynthia Davis, President and CEO, Lakeridge Health.
"We’re delighted to reach this pivotal milestone in the Bowmanville Hospital redevelopment project. Issuing the RFQ brings us one step closer to providing enhanced, specialized, and accessible health-care services that will meet the evolving needs of the growing Durham Region community. This progress reflects our unwavering commitment to transforming health-care delivery and ensuring the well-being of our residents." - Cordelia Clarke Julie, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Lakeridge Health.
“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is making record investments to build a health-care system that lasts, connecting more people in Durham Region and across Ontario to the care they need, when they need it. We will continue to take bold, decisive action to expand capacity and build modern, state-of-the-art facilities across the province to reduce wait times and ensure people of all ages can access fast, convenient care, close to home.” - The Honourable Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health
“I want to congratulate the project partners on reaching this milestone in the redevelopment of Bowmanville Hospital. Once complete, the expanded hospital will boost capacity and offer enhanced health-care for patients and families across Durham Region. Through Ontario’s Plan to Build, our government is making historic investments in the province's hospital infrastructure to strengthen our communities and ensure that everyone can access the care they need for a healthy life.” - The Honourable Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure
“We are thrilled as this hospital redevelopment project takes a major leap forward. This is what we have been waiting for, and we are overjoyed to see this project progressing. Our municipality is booming, and we need a state-of-the-art hospital to keep up with the needs of our growing population and to maintain the incredible quality of life Clarington residents enjoy. On behalf of the entire community, I'd like to thank the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation, Lakeridge Health and the Province of Ontario for their efforts and success in moving this forward.” - Adrian Foster, Mayor of Clarington
“As our communities continue to experience transformational growth, the needs of our residents are rapidly evolving. An integrated and seamless health-care system is critical to ensuring that the growing and diverse needs of our residents are met. Today's announcement is welcome news as it signifies a major milestone in this vital redevelopment project—one that will improve the health, well-being and quality of life for so many in Durham Region for generations to come. - John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham
“I speak for everyone at Infrastructure Ontario when I say how thrilled we are to celebrate this milestone with our partners at the Government of Ontario and Lakeridge Health. The RFQ marks an exciting first step in the Bowmanville Redevelopment project, which will help deliver a new era of modern, leading-edge healthcare to Durham Region for generations to come.” - Michael Lindsay, President and CEO, Infrastructure Ontario
About Lakeridge Health
With five hospitals, four emergency departments, three critical care units, a long-term care home, a full range of medical and surgical specialties, more than 20 community health-care locations and a state-of-the-art surgical centre within the Jerry Coughlan Health & Wellness Centre, Lakeridge Health offers some of the broadest and most comprehensive acute care, ambulatory care, and long-term care services in Ontario.
Lakeridge Health is also home to several regional specialty centres and services, including the Central East Regional Cancer Program, R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre, The Shoulder Centre, and eye care and chronic kidney disease services. Additionally, we are proud to serve our community with a full suite of inpatient, ambulatory, and community-based mental health and addictions services, and provide safe, high-quality, compassionate care in our state-of-the-art long-term care home, Lakeridge Gardens.
Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of more than 8,700 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a proud member of the Durham Ontario Health Team (Durham OHT) and works in collaboration with the Durham OHT, as well as primary care, and community and government partners to foster a truly integrated, regional system of care. Together, we are focused on empowering people to live their best health and fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable environment for all.
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