About Brantford General Hospital’s Emergency Department
Over the past decade, Brantford General Hospital (BGH) has experienced increased demand for emergency care. Currently, over 50,000 patients present at the Emergency Department (ED) annually to receive care. It is anticipated that these patient volumes will continue to grow to over 70,000 patient visits per year by 2030.
ED Project Fast Facts:
- Renovations began: September 2023
- Estimated completion date: Early 2027
- Total cost: $32,429,000
- Contractor: Merit Contractors Niagara Ltd.
ED Renovations Required
The hospital buildings, where the ED is located, are 64 and 56 years old. While there have been some renovations made over the last 30 years, the space is outdated and no longer meets the needs of our patients. The outdated space makes it difficult for our qualified health care professionals to do their jobs in providing the care patients need and deserve.
The ED remains open during the renovations.
ED Project Renovation Details
As part of the renovation work now underway, 9,795 square feet will be added to the current space of 15,500 square feet, for a total of 25,295 square feet when completed.
The construction work includes:
- New ED walk-in entrance
- Renovated patient entry, waiting, triage, and registration
- Development of the new Andersen Ambulatory Assessment Area – Zone 7
- Relocation of B-Wing, Level 1 public corridor
- Opening of the Onkwehon:we Raotihwa:tsire Kanakti:yo (translated in the Mohawk language) and Anishnaabe Gudwehaangiswin aachkinigan (translated in the Anishnaabe language) as the original peoples’ family room (Indigenous Family Space)
- New ED offices
- Renovated staff support and lockers
- Renovated extended stay area
- Upgraded ambulance and EMS parking and drop-off areas
- Provision of new mental health treatment areas
ED Project Planning Process
Funding for the ED Project
Investing in the Emergency Department is essential to ensuring BCHS can continue delivering exceptional emergency care to the communities we serve.
While the Ontario Government is providing $28,376,900 toward the estimated project cost of $32,429,000 for the ED renovations, the local community is required to cover 10% of construction costs and the purchase of medical equipment and furnishings for the space.
With support from generous donors, the Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation has achieved fundraising success with over $8 million raised in support of the Emergency Department Renovation Improvement Project.
