Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) is holding a visioning session in Creemore on Nov. 25 to gather input into early design concepts for the new hospital.
“Every community has its own personality and voice,” said Cathy Renaud, Vice President, Hospital Development, CGMH. “South Georgian Bay has a creative and connected energy unlike anywhere else, and we want that essence to be felt throughout our new hospital. These sessions are an opportunity to hear directly from the people who live here – to make sure the design reflects the people, stories, and values that define South Georgian Bay.”
In December, the provincial government announced $95.5 million in funding for the new hospital, planned for Poplar Sideroad, with an increased capacity of 132 private inpatient beds, up from 84 beds, and expanded access to key services, including intensive care, emergency, diagnostic imaging, and operating suites. The hospital serves more than 74,000 residents and 3.5 million annual visitors to the communities of Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Clearview and the Blue Mountains. Construction is anticipated to begin in fall 2028 and the new hospital set to open as early as 2033.
Community members are invited to help answer the following questions: What should it feel like to enter South Georgian Bay’s future hospital? How should its spaces reflect care, connection, and belonging? And what qualities should shine through in the design of a hospital built by – and for – this community?
The drop-in session at Station on the Green from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. offers a chance to provide input into early design concepts, explore ideas from other modern hospitals, and share your thoughts directly with the Hospital Development Planning Team.
For more information, visit yourfuturehospital.com/get-involved.
