Ontario Construction News staff writer
Mount Sinai Hospital is celebrating the completion of its largest-ever redevelopment project, thanks to a $383 million investment from the province.
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Sinai Health System awarded a fixed-price contract to EllisDon Capital Inc. (EllisDon) to build and finance the Sinai Health System’s Phase 3A redevelopment project. “The contract between EllisDon and Sinai Health System is for $288.5 million.
The redevelopment project encompassed over 323,000 square feet of hospital space, significantly expanding and modernizing key areas including:
- Emergency Department: The emergency department has been expanded and redesigned to improve patient care.
- Operating Rooms: The project includes the overhaul of 19 operating rooms and the addition of two new ones.
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU): The ICU has been redeveloped to include 36 new beds, enhancing critical care capabilities.
- Medical/Surgical Inpatient Unit: This unit has been expanded by 28 beds to accommodate more patients.
- Hospital Kitchen: The kitchen has been renovated to improve food services.
- Ambulatory Oncology Program: A new, modern space has been created for the oncology program, supporting advanced cancer care.
“Mount Sinai Hospital is a cornerstone of our healthcare system,” said Dr. Gary Newton, president and CEO of Sinai Health. “The expansion and modernization of our facilities were crucial for providing enhanced care to Toronto’s residents and specialized services for all Ontarians.”
