Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and CHEO have awarded a fixed-price contract of CAD371.37 million (US$ 272.5 million) to EllisDon Infrastructure OCH Inc. to design, build, and finance the CHEO Integrated Treatment Centre Redevelopment (1Door4Care) project in Canada.

The EllisDon Infrastructure OCH Inc. team includes:

• Applicant Lead: EllisDon Corporation
• Design Team: Montgomery Sisam Architects Inc., Vertechs Design Inc., WalterFedy, Mulvey & Banani International Inc., H. H. Angus and Associates Limited, Entuitive Corporation
• Construction Team: EllisDon Corporation
• Financial Advisor: EllisDon Capital Inc.

The new integrated treatment center will offer services for kids and youth living with complex medical, developmental, behavioral, or mental health needs, and will include:

• A multi-use clinic space;
• A physiotherapy rehab gym;
• Expanded mental health clinics;
• An indoor and outdoor multi-use space;
• A space for children and youth with complex emotional needs;
• well-developed treatment rooms;
• Advanced technology to enable virtual care;
• A physical link to the hospital;
• Family support and community spaces; and
• A new parking structure.

The proposal's design development will proceed in October 2023, followed by construction starting in November 2023. Significant progress is projected by fall 2027, with the overall project expected to be completed during that time.