Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Michael Garron Hospital (formerly Toronto East General Hospital), a division of Toronto East Health Network, have issued a request for proposals (RFP) to three companies to design, build and finance the Toronto East General Hospital new Patient Care Tower on P3.

As we reported in mid November 2016, three companies were shortlisted: 

EllisDon Infrastructure Healthcare (EDIH)

• Design Build: EllisDon Design Build Inc.
• Design Team: B+H Architects and Diamond Schmitt Architects
• Financial Advisor: EllisDon Capital

PCL Partnership

• Design Build: PCL Constructor Canada Inc.
• Design Team: Parkin Architects Limited and WZMH Architects
• Financial Advisor: TD Securities

Walsh Toronto East Health Partners

• Design Build: Walsh Canada (Walsh)
• Design Team: Perkins + Will and Cumulus Architects
• Financial Advisor: Walsh Infrastructure Canada Ltd. (WIC)

The project involves the construction of a new eight-story patient care tower and separate three-story connection, as well as demolition of some existing space and renovations to the existing hospital. Approximately 550,000 square feet of the hospital will be redeveloped, including:

• Replacement of the oldest beds in the medical/surgical and rehabilitation units
• Replacement of the mental health inpatient units for adult and child/youth care
• Consolidation of ambulatory care and ambulatory procedures
• Creation of two levels of underground parking and a new main entrance
• Accommodation of other administrative and support services needed to support the clinical services

The project also involves renovation of approximately 100,000 square feet of select areas within the existing hospital.

The redevelopment project will enable the delivery of efficient, accessible, high-quality patient care, while replacing some of the oldest spaces in the hospital. 

Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care said:

“I am excited that we are now one step closer to an expanded state-of-the-art hospital that will provide more of the high-quality health care that east Toronto residents deserve.  Our government is committed to investing in infrastructure projects that improve the lives of Ontarians, including improving health care in the community."

Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Infrastructure said:

“The Michael Garron Hospital redevelopment demonstrates the importance of making good infrastructure investments, so that Ontarians can access improved patient care and the best facilities. Better health care for our residents is a priority for our government.”