VAUGHAN, ON - Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Mackenzie Health (MH) have awarded a fixed-price contract to Plenary Health to design, build, finance and maintain the new Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital. The contract is valued at approximately $1.3 billion which reflects the payments made during construction, the substantial completion payment and the monthly service payments before inflation adjustments. This figure does not reflect the total project cost.

With all contractual steps now completed, construction will begin immediately and work is expected to be completed in 2020.

The Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital project is a significant economic opportunity for local suppliers and contractors. At the peak of construction, Plenary Health estimates that more than 600 workers will be on site daily.

The Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital project underwent an open, fair and competitive procurement process and Plenary Health submitted the proposal that delivered the best value for Ontario taxpayers. IO and MH announced Plenary Health as the preferred proponent in August 2016 after extensive evaluations following a request for proposals process that began in June 2015.

The Plenary Health team includes:

  • Developer: Plenary Group (Canada) Ltd.
  • Equity Providers: Plenary Group (Canada) Ltd., PCL Investments Canada Inc.
  • Design-build: PCL Constructors Canada Inc.
  • Design: Stantec Architecture Ltd.
  • Facilities management: Johnson Controls Canada LP
  • Financial Advisor: Plenary Group (Canada) Ltd.

Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital is the first hospital to be built in the city of Vaughan, and the first new hospital to be built in the York Region in the last 30 years. It will also be the first hospital in Canada to feature fully integrated “smart” technology, which features systems and medical devices that can speak directly to one another to maximize information exchange. Through modern and proven best practices, the hospital will provide state-of-the-art healthcare and positive outcomes for patients and their families.

The new Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital will include:

  • A state-of-the-art emergency department
  • Modern surgical services and operating rooms
  • Advanced diagnostic imaging
  • Specialized ambulatory clinics and intensive care beds
  • Approximately 90 per cent single occupancy acute-care patient rooms for infection prevention and control

The project will focus on sustainable design and construction with the goal of achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Silver certification. LEED® buildings focus on healthy indoor environments, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and efficient use of energy, water and other resources.

QUICK FACTS

  • This project is being delivered using IO's Alternative Financing and Procurement (AFP) model, an innovative way of financing and procuring large, complex public infrastructure projects.  
  • IO and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care are working with Mackenzie Health to build the new facility, which will be publicly owned, controlled and accountable.
  • Ontario is making the largest investment in public infrastructure in the province's history-about $160 billion over 12 years-which is supporting 110,000 jobs every year across the province, with projects such as hospitals, schools, roads, bridges and transit. Since 2015, the province has announced support for more than 475 projects that will keep people and goods moving, connect communities and improve quality of life. To learn more about infrastructure projects in your community, go to Ontario.ca/BuildON.
  • Mackenzie Health is a regional health care provider that includes Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital and the future Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital as well as a network of community-based services in southwest York Region and beyond.

Quotes

“Today marks a major milestone in realizing the new Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital. By putting shovels in the ground, we are taking a concrete step toward providing technologically advanced, patient-focused healthcare to the people of Vaughan and beyond.”
Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care

“With this contract we are realizing the community's vision for a hospital that will provide Vaughan residents with the next level, high-quality care they need, when they need it, close to home. This hospital will also create long-lasting financial impacts for the community by generating jobs, supporting local businesses, and stimulating the province's economy.”
Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Infrastructure

“Today's hospital groundbreaking is the result of years of hard work and dedication on the part of many local advocates. This incredible achievement, made possible by a provincial investment of up to $1.3 billion, will support families in Vaughan for generations to come. I am grateful to everyone who has helped make our hospital a reality and I am particularly thankful to Vaughan residents who have patiently waited for this transformational day to arrive.”
Steven Del Duca, Member of Provincial Parliament, Vaughan

“We are pleased to celebrate this important milestone with our partners. Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital will be the first smart hospital in Canada that will transform the way healthcare is delivered in York Region. The new hospital will bring much needed access to expanded programs and services, and exceptional care closer to home for the residents of York Region.”
Altaf Stationwala, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mackenzie Health

“Infrastructure Ontario is extremely proud of getting this contract signed and we are excited to see the project move ahead. We look forward to working with our partners at Mackenzie Health and Plenary Health to deliver this project safely and effectively.”
Ehren Cory, Divisional President, Project Delivery, Infrastructure Ontario

LEARN MORE 

Infrastructure Ontario
Mackenzie Health
Build ON

Contacts:

Cary Mignault 
Infrastructure Ontario 
416-325-2888

Suset Silva
Mackenzie Health
905-883-1212 ext.7498

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