Construction is officially underway on Presqu'ile Place, a transformative $100-million-plus long-term care home located at 20 Georgina Street in Brighton, Ontario. Local and provincial leaders, alongside community members, gathered on July 25 to celebrate the groundbreaking of this four-storey, 256-bed facility that will play a vital role in improving senior care and generating hundreds of construction and healthcare jobs.
Project Scope and Timeline
Scheduled to open in 2027, Presqu'ile Place represents a major milestone in Ontario’s long-term care strategy. The new home is being developed by Omni Quality Living and is supported by the Ontario government through its Construction Funding Subsidy top-up initiative. Demolition and site preparation are already underway, with full construction ramping up as part of the province’s broader Rebuild Ontario campaign.
Ontario Newsroom reports that this project is a key part of the government’s commitment to building 58,000 new and upgraded long-term care beds across the province by 2025. As of July, 148 projects representing more than 24,100 new and redeveloped beds are either under construction or have received approval from the Ministry of Long-Term Care.
Resident-Centered Design and Modern Amenities
Presqu'ile Place will consist of eight distinct Resident Home Areas (RHAs), each designed to foster a more intimate and comfortable living environment for seniors. These RHAs will include:
Dining and activity rooms
Comfortable lounges
Private and basic bedrooms with balconies
The focus is on creating smaller, more familiar environments where residents can form strong connections with caregivers and each other.
To further enhance quality of life, the facility will include a suite of modern amenities:
Outdoor gardens and seating areas
A place of worship
Multipurpose rooms for events and programming
A public bistro
An in-house hair salon and barbershop
These features are intentionally designed to support both physical and mental well-being, fostering engagement and a sense of community among residents.
Construction Workforce and Industry Opportunities
For construction workers, tradespeople, and industry professionals, the Presqu'ile Place project represents a major opportunity. The development is expected to generate a significant volume of work across multiple phases:
Demolition and site prep crews: clearing and grading of 20 Georgina St.
Concrete and structural teams: pouring the foundations and framing the four-storey building
MEP trades: installation of state-of-the-art mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
Interior finishing crews: carpentry, drywall, tiling, and painting
Landscapers and exterior specialists: creating accessible outdoor gardens and walkways
The long construction timeline leading up to 2027 provides ongoing opportunities for subcontractors, material suppliers, and specialized trades, offering stable work and economic uplift for the region.
Government Backing and Economic Significance
Presqu'ile Place is one of several long-term care projects benefitting from the Ontario government’s Construction Funding Subsidy top-up, first introduced in 2022. This initiative provides eligible projects with $35 per bed per day for 25 years, with additional financial supports for not-for-profit organizations.
Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister of Long-Term Care, emphasized that these investments are part of the province’s long-term vision for eldercare, workforce development, and regional economic growth. MPP David Piccini echoed the sentiment, highlighting the project as a "major catalyst for our economy."
Why This Project Matters
The current generation of seniors—and those soon to enter retirement—face increasing pressure due to aging infrastructure and growing demand for quality long-term care. With Ontario’s senior population steadily rising, facilities like Presqu'ile Place are essential to maintaining the standard of care residents deserve.
Presqu'ile Place not only expands access to care but also serves as a model for how long-term care homes can integrate modern design, wellness, and community connection. From a construction and design perspective, the project incorporates energy efficiency, safety, accessibility, and aesthetic appeal—all aligned with current industry best practices.
Looking Ahead
As Brighton anticipates the 2027 opening, construction professionals and community members alike can look forward to a high-impact development that blends cutting-edge design with meaningful social purpose. Presqu'ile Place is more than just a building—it’s an investment in health, quality of life, and a stronger Ontario.
For tradespeople, project managers, and municipal planners, this initiative is a clear example of what forward-thinking, government-supported construction can achieve.