Redevelopment: New Hospital Project
- BCHS Receives $12.5M Planning Grant
- Major steps forward in new hospital planning for BCHS
Emergency Department Renovation Improvement Project
- Recent ED Project Milestones
- ED Project Fundraising Success
Redevelopment: New Hospital Project
The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is pleased to acknowledge the Ontario government’s continued investment in local healthcare infrastructure, with the announcement that BCHS will receive an additional $12.5 million planning grant to plan on a greenfield site.
This funding will support the next phase of planning for a new hospital acute care tower and a non-acute ambulatory care building, a transformative project that will address capacity challenges and aging infrastructure at Brantford General Hospital and The Willett.
Bonnie Camm, BCHS President & CEO
“This is a significant milestone for our organization and our community”
“With this funding, we can move forward with the more detailed planning required to build modern, patient-centered facilities that will meet the growing and evolving healthcare needs of Brantford, Brant County, Six Nations of the Grand River, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and surrounding communities.
“We are grateful to the Government of Ontario and to MPP Will Bouma for their continued support and advocacy.”
Major steps forward in new hospital planning for BCHS
BCHS submits updated Stage 1.2 Proposal and province signals intent for the redevelopment of new hospital
Plans to build a new hospital took a major step forward in September 2024 when Premier Ford came to Brantford and shared that BCHS would be receiving a new hospital.
BCHS is still waiting for the Ministry of Health to provide agreement on our most recent Stage 1.2 Proposal.
BCHS looks forward to officially receiving agreement in the near future to support the continued works in preparation of Stage 1.3 Functional Programming.
Photo: Premier Doug Ford had promising news about plans for a new hospital for Brantford during a visit to the city in September 2024.
Visitors to BCHS for Hospital Redevelopment
As part of our hospital redevelopment efforts, in October 2024 BCHS was honoured to welcome Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Sylvia Jones, and Former Assistant Deputy Minister, Catherine Wang, for site visits at Brantford General Hospital.
We appreciate the opportunity to share insights about BCHS and look forward to continued collaboration to meet the evolving healthcare needs of our community.
Photo: Bonnie Camm, BCHS President & CEO, and Paul Emerson, Chair, Redevelopment & Properties Committee of the Board, welcome the Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Sylvia Jones, and Will Bouma, MPP Brantford–Brant, to Brantford General Hospital.
Emergency Department Renovation Improvement Project
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.
To meet the increasingly complex healthcare needs of our growing community, the Emergency Department Renovation Improvement Project, which started in September 2023 at an estimated cost of just over $30 million, has made significant progress and has reached several key project milestone achievements over the last year.
Recent ED Project Milestones
October 7, 2024
The new ED Walk-in Entrance officially opened, providing improved 24/7 access for patients and visitors.
October 22, 2024
A major step forward as a 45,000-pound air handling unit was installed. This system will provide fresh air to the new Ambulatory Assessment Area, triage rooms, and waiting areas currently under construction.
January 10, 2025
To facilitate construction of the new Ambulatory Assessment Area, the B-Wing, Level 1 Corridor was permanently re-routed.
Once completed in Summer 2025, the new Ambulatory Assessment Area will add approximately 2,200 square feet of modernized patientcare space to the ED.
January 16, 2025
Two new heat exchanger units arrive at BGH, a crucial part of the upgraded cooling system for the new air handling unit.
March 11, 2025
BCHS officially opened Onkwehon:we Raotihwa:tsire Kanakti:yo and Gudwehaangiswin aachkinigan as the original peoples’ family room (Indigenous Family Space) at the Brantford General Hospital.
March 17, 2025
The new ED Entrance Corridor was opened, directly connecting the ED entrance to the waiting room for improved patient flow.
“This project is transforming our emergency care.”
“The new ED entrance, along with the expansion of the ED department, strengthens the hospital’s connection to the community by making emergency care more visible, efficient and patient-centered.
Looking ahead, additional improvements include dedicated rest areas for staff, ensuring they have the space to recharge, reinforcing our commitment to both high-quality patient care and staff well-being.
The upcoming opening of the new Ambulatory Assessment Area this Summer marks an exciting milestone for both staff and patients. This modern space, complete with updated finishes and equipment, will seamlessly connect to the main ED, improving patient flow and accessibility.”
Dr. Somaiah Ahmed, Chief & Medical Director, Emergency Department
BCHS Foundation: ED Project Fundraising Success
Thanks to generous donors and the BCHS Foundation for their fundraising efforts in support of the ED project.
In September 2024, the Foundation achieved fundraising success with over $8 million raised to cover BCHS’ share of the project costs, including 10% of construction costs and the purchase of equipment and furnishings for the space.