Early Works Construction of New Uxbridge Hospital

Early works construction is officially underway for the new Uxbridge Hospital, marking a significant milestone in the region’s healthcare transformation. This major project will expand services, improve patient access, and deliver long-term care solutions for a growing community — while also creating valuable opportunities for construction professionals.

Provincial Support Fuels Progress

With $8.9 million in funding from the Ontario Government, early works construction is now in motion. This critical funding supports site preparation for the development of a state-of-the-art hospital and long-term care campus. The initial work includes:

• Construction of the eastern portion of the north service road

• Building a new retaining wall

• Re-grading the terrain to accommodate future facilities

Health Care Design reports that these foundational steps are key to ensuring smooth progression through later phases of the redevelopment.

“Our government is making historic investments to protect Ontario’s health-care system, ensuring people of all ages can connect to the care they need, where and when they need it. This investment to support early works construction at Oak Valley Health – Uxbridge is an important milestone in the hospital’s redevelopment and will ensure families in Uxbridge that they can continue to access world-class care in their community for generations to come.”

Deputy Premier & Minister of Health | Sylvia Jones

Hospital Expansion: Boosting Capacity and Care

Upon completion, the upgraded hospital will provide:

• An increase of 11 new patient beds, raising the total to 31

• Expanded diagnostic imaging, cardiorespiratory, lab, and pharmacy services

• Greater access to inpatient, emergency, and ambulatory care services

Construction crews will modernize existing infrastructure while integrating specialized systems such as advanced HVAC, imaging suites, and accessible design elements.

New Long-Term Care Home Enhances Continuum of Care

A major component of this redevelopment is the addition of a 192-bed long-term care home located directly on the hospital campus. This new facility will feature:

• A dedicated floor for Alternate Level of Care (ALC) patients

• Comfortable, accessible residential units

• Shared amenities including gardens, lounges, and activity rooms

The Vision: An Integrated Health Campus

Oak Valley Health – Uxbridge will become a unified campus of care, including:

1. The new Uxbridge Hospital

2. A co-located 192-bed long-term care facility

3. An ambulatory care building

This design ensures continuity of care, streamlining the transition between emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and long-term services.

Workforce Opportunities: A Multi-Year Build

Construction professionals will play a vital role in the hospital’s development, which includes:

• Structural steelwork and framing

• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) installations

• Interior finishing and patient room fit-outs

• Site-wide landscaping and specialized medical facility work

This wide-ranging scope will require contributions from tradespeople across disciplines, from concrete workers and drywallers to electricians and finishing carpenters.

Part of Ontario’s $60 Billion Health Infrastructure Plan

This project is part of Ontario’s province-wide initiative to improve healthcare infrastructure. The 2025 Ontario Budget includes nearly $60 billion over the next 10 years, supporting more than 50 hospital projects and delivering approximately 3,000 new hospital beds.

The redevelopment aligns with Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care, which aims to modernize care delivery and ensure access to quality services across Ontario.

Next Steps: Request for Proposals Coming Soon

The Ontario government, alongside Oak Valley Health and Infrastructure Ontario, will soon issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify construction partners for the full build.

For now, the early works stage marks not only the physical start of construction but also a symbolic leap toward a future-ready healthcare hub.

The new Uxbridge Hospital and its integrated facilities will benefit the community for generations, improving lives and delivering strong employment opportunities in the skilled trades.