Statements from Key Stakeholders on Bowmanville Hospital Redevelopment

The recent issuance of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Bowmanville Hospital redevelopment project has prompted responses from various stakeholders.

Key Statements:

• Cynthia Davis, President and CEO, Lakeridge Health: "We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our provincial partners, The Region of Durham, the Municipality of Clarington, the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation, and our supportive community. Together, we’re strengthening our regional health-care system."
• Cordelia Clarke Julie, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Lakeridge Health: "Issuing the RFQ brings us one step closer to providing enhanced, specialized, and accessible health-care services that will meet the evolving needs of the growing Durham Region community."
• The Honourable Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health: "Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is making record investments to build a health-care system that lasts, connecting more people in Durham Region and across Ontario to the care they need, when they need it."
• The Honourable Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure: "Once complete, the expanded hospital will boost capacity and offer enhanced health-care for patients and families across Durham Region."
• Adrian Foster, Mayor of Clarington: "Our municipality is booming, and we need a state-of-the-art hospital to keep up with the needs of our growing population."
• John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham: "Today's announcement is welcome news as it signifies a major milestone in this vital redevelopment project."
• Michael Lindsay, President and CEO, Infrastructure Ontario: "The RFQ marks an exciting first step in the Bowmanville Redevelopment project, which will help deliver a new era of modern, leading-edge healthcare to Durham Region for generations to come."