Ontario Construction News staff writer
Oak Valley Health (OVH) has officially launched early works construction on the new Uxbridge Hospital, marking a significant step forward in modernizing health care services for the region.
The announcement was made during a ceremonial groundbreaking attended by Ontario Deputy Premier and Health Minister Sylvia Jones, Pickering-Uxbridge MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy, and OVH leadership, including president and CEO Mark Fam and vice president and COO Elena Pacheco.
“This redevelopment reflects our vision of integrated care — bringing together a new hospital, post-acute care, long-term care, ambulatory services, and primary care in a more connected way,” said Fam. “It’s a step toward building healthier communities, with care that’s modern, accessible, and close to home.”
The early works phase, supported by provincial funding, includes site preparation for a major expansion project. PCL Construction has been awarded the contract for this phase. The company’s civil team will carry out groundwork, build part of the north service road, construct a retaining wall, and re-grade the site in preparation for full construction.
The project will increase capacity at Uxbridge Hospital with the addition of up to 11 new beds, bringing the total to 31. It will also expand diagnostic imaging, cardiorespiratory, laboratory, pharmacy, emergency, and ambulatory services.
The new hospital will feature:
- Increased patient capacity, with the addition of up to 11 new beds, bringing the total number of beds at the hospital to 31.
- Expansion of key services, including diagnostic imaging, cardiorespiratory services, and laboratory and pharmacy services.
- Increased access to inpatient, emergency and ambulatory services.
The project also includes a brand-new, 192-bed long-term care home — right on the hospital campus.
“Since 1959, Uxbridge Hospital has been a trusted place of care, healing, and compassion,” said Pacheco. “This project ensures we continue that legacy by meeting the needs of our growing community, both now and in the future.”
