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SALT SPRING – Construction of a 420 square metre (4,500 square feet) emergency department expansion has reached a significant milestone with the concrete pour for the project’s foundation footings completed.
Concrete for the foundation walls is scheduled to be poured September 13.
Site preparation and parking reconfiguration work is complete and excavation for the expanded emergency department is now underway.
“The spirit and generosity shown by the community in support of this project is truly inspiring,” said Leah Hollins, Board Chair, Island Health. “Island Health is pleased to contribute $1 million to this project to ensure it fulfills the vision of all involved. We are also thankful to the CRHD for their continued support.”
Cost is shared between the CRHD, the Lady Minto Hospital Foundation and Island Health.
Island Health is funding the operating cost of the expanded emergency department, which will include new treatment rooms/bays, a medication area, dedicated check-in desk, accessible washrooms, and an expanded patient and family waiting area.
“The upgrade to the emergency department will allow the Lady Minto Hospital to continue to provide great care to Salt Spring and Gulf Islanders,” said Denise Blackwell, Chair of the Capital Regional Hospital District.
“This project is clearly valued by the community and we are pleased to contribute $3.7 million and to be able to work with Island Health, Lady Minto Hospital Foundation, and community donors to ensure it achieves its goals.”
“The people of Salt Spring Island have passionately shown their support for Lady Minto Hospital and this project, with their contributions totalling more than $7.5 million,” said Dave Taylor, Board Chair, Lady Minto Hospital Foundation. “The board and staff wish to express our deep gratitude to Island Health, the CRHD, and all of our donors for their support to make this project a reality.”
The expansion project is expected to be completed by fall 2023.
