Ontario Construction News staff writer
A redevelopment project in Amherstburg will deliver 160 new and upgraded long-term care beds while supporting more than 370 jobs in the surrounding community.
The project involves the redevelopment of the Chateau Park Long-Term Care Home and is expected to be completed in summer 2027. The new facility will replace an existing 59-bed long-term care home in Windsor and add 101 new beds, creating a larger, modern residence for seniors.
Construction and related activity are expected to support about 130 jobs, while more than 200 permanent positions will be created when the home opens. These include roles in nursing, personal support work, dietary services, programming and administration, in addition to the 90 jobs maintained from the existing home.
“Delivering modern health-care infrastructure starts with the skilled workers who build and support it,” David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, said in a statement. “This redevelopment will create hundreds of good-paying jobs for skilled tradespeople and health-care professionals while delivering 160 modern long-term care beds for seniors in Amherstburg.
“By investing in projects like this, our government is protecting Ontario’s health-care system, supporting our world-class workforce and building the facilities that communities need for the future.”
The new building will be organized into five “resident home areas,” each accommodating up to 32 residents. The layout is designed to create smaller, more familiar living spaces with dedicated dining and activity areas, lounges and bedrooms.
Amenities will include therapy rooms, activity areas with natural light, multiple courtyards, a beauty salon and a worship room.
“Our government is improving long-term care by building more homes, hiring more staff and making historic investments to support families and protect their loved ones,” said Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Ontario’s minister of long-term care.
The redeveloped facility, located at 140 Fryer St., will be licensed to and operated by DTOC Long Term Care LP.
The project is supported by nearly $35 million in financing through the Building Ontario Fund. Arch Corporation is partnering with the fund to develop the long-term care home, although the general contractor has not been identified.
Officials say the redevelopment is part of a broader effort to expand long-term care capacity across Ontario, where dozens of projects are underway or approved to add and modernize beds across the province.
