Detailed design will be carried out with user groups (including front line staff and leadership) representing each of the functional areas of the hospital. Cross-functional planning meetings will be held to review workflows and future innovation. Patient and family representatives will be invited to participate in select user groups such as the Emergency Department. In … Read more
There will be numerous opportunities for the public to have input, a public open house about the larger overall site is being planned for early fall of 2025. Consultations will be set up at various stages along this journey of detailed hospital design.
The overall property purchased by KCA can potentially offer opportunities to develop housing for construction workers, hospital staff and the public. Another alternative is that the general contractors be requested to put in place a temporary housing solution. This has been used as a strategy by other hospitals.
No, there are currently no site services to the property, but the City of Kenora is planning to put those in place and has accounted for these costs in their capital plan.
We understand how important sustainable development and effective stewardship are to LWDH staff and ourcommunities. The hospital design will meet LEED Silver standards, at a minimum. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Further opportunities will be explored to reduce the hospital’s environmental impact such as the feasibility of mass timber construction and … Read more
The Ministry of Health’s planning process requires that future bed projections take into account not only future demographic changes, but also changes in health care practice and in the system overall. By the time the hospital is open, we are optimistic our communities will have more long-term care beds (with a new Wiigwas Home and … Read more
The City and hospital have had preliminary discussions about potential changes relating to the Official Plan, Zoning and Site Plan Control. The path forward will be documented by the two parties with support from the hospital’s urban planning consultants.
The core project includes the hospital, LWDH outpatient mental health services, community mental health services, the hostel, sweat lodge and teaching lodge. Hospital services will expand to include a transitional care unit, expanded mental health inpatient unit, expanded outpatient clinics and medical day care, and more visiting specialists. Hospital care will be a blend of … Read more
The hospital itself will be almost 320,000 square feet. The other core project buildings are almost 38,000 square feet in total. Buildings for community partners that wish to colocate with the hospital total 110,000 square feet.
Yes, the cost of the project is anticipated to be impacted by tariffs. Infrastructure Ontario’s industry knowledge and the expertise of the design and engineering consultants to minimize this impact