New hospital reaches milestone with official land transfer

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH), Di Poce Management Limited, and the Town of Collingwood have announced the official transfer of a 54-acre property.

“[The] land transfer represents an extraordinary moment for our community. The generosity of the Di Poce family and the strong partnership with the Town of Collingwood have brought us one step closer to the modern hospital our region deserves,” said CGMH board chair Geoff Davies. “This milestone reflects what we can accomplish when we work together for the health and wellbeing of South Georgian Bay.”

Partners are calling the official transfer of a 54-acre property, the future home of Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH), a significant milestone that moves the new hospital project forward and strengthens the foundation for modernized healthcare in South Georgian Bay.

The late John Di Poce and the Di Poce family donated 30 acres secured through a development agreement with the Town in 2023, as part of the Minister’s Zoning Order for the Poplar Regional Health and Wellness Village. The Town of Collingwood, CGMH, and Di Poce Management continued to support negotiations and related agreements, leading to CGMH’s strategic purchase of an additional 24 acres.

According to the statement, “This acquisition provides long-term flexibility for future growth, protects local and provincial investments, and supports the hospital’s ability to adapt to the needs of the rapidly growing South Georgian Bay region. It also maintains the community benefits outlined in the original 2023 agreement and enables coordinated development of the hospital site and adjacent village.”

As part of Stage 2 of the capital planning process, CGMH says it is well positioned to meet upcoming planning requirements and continue progressing its detailed design work.