SMHF relaunches $80 million campaign

Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation doubles its fundraising goal

Posted June 26, 2025

In September 2019, the Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation (SMHF) launched a $43 million fundraising campaign as the local share of a near half billion dollar hospital expansion. Yesterday (June 25), the campaign relaunched with a new goal of $80 million and a best case scenario of being open in 2029.

In May, the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process shortlisted three companies:

EllisDon Corporation (built the New Tecumseth Recreation Centre)
Ledcor Construction Limited
Pomerleau Inc.

Each is now expected to detail how they will deliver the project. Once submissions are received, Infrastructure Ontario and Stevenson Memorial Hospital will evaluate the proposals, select a preferred company and then negotiate a final contract. The successful company is expected to be announced in early 2026.

The project includes

Emergency Department: The Emergency Department will triple in size and include a separate entrance, as well as enclosed Ambulance Bays.
Laboratory: Expanded laboratory space to meet the needs of a growing patient population.
Medical/Surgical (Inpatient Unit): Increased inpatient bed capacity (20% more beds) and 100% single occupancy rooms.
Diagnostic Imaging: Expanded diagnostic imaging space, including the addition of an MRI suite for advanced imaging.
Surgical Suite: Three new, state-of-the-art operating rooms to provide timely surgical services.
Obstetrics (Birthing Unit): Third floor of new facility is dedicated to the Obstetrics Unit. Will feature bright, new patient rooms with family-friendly spaces.
Pharmacy: Expanded pharmacy space to support patient care.
Medical Device Reprocessing: Enhanced space for reprocessing of medical devices for safe and efficient patient care.
Environmental Services: Increased space for environmental services to support hospital operations.
Materials Management: Expanded space to improve materials management and hospital logistics.