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The pr 'nce has also shown its support for the project and in June 009, Premier Dalton McGuinty visited the hospital to announce a $35.5 million capital planning and design grant. This grant allowed the hospital to continue the planning work that was already well underway. Over the past few years, as Markham Stouffville Hospital has moved closer to expansion, the hospital has received significant support municipally, regionally and provincially. Mayor Frank Scarpitti has continued to be a vocal supporter of the hospital and in May 2009 the hospital was given site plan approval by the Town of Markham. “The Town of Markham is very supportive of the hospital's expansion and of the enhanced services it will bring to our communities," says Mayor Scarpitti. “We are committed to working with the hospital to make this expansion a reality." In October 2009, York Region approved a motion to extend the capital support being provided to the hospitals in the region. Without this support, the expansion would not be possible here or in other areas of York Region. "We were thrilled to have the premier visit the hospital," says Beed. 'It was an important acknowledgement of the VIITED TIME 0ND WHRM mus HOSPI‘I’BL CORPORRYION WMMIHUIW m India-I‘m hwmmmua»\a muufiwuummumo High-Efficiency Front-Load Launer um ma 4.50m. .72 cu. anomaan .szmu .md- mm mm: Heater .smm 7.1 Cu. Ft. 3 m Settings $599 7.2 Cu. Ft. SteamCydg Stubble in order to ensure the project can be completed on time and within budget, the hospital is in the process of completing a number of its “enabling works" projects. These projects will prepare the site for construction of the new building and will reduce the overall construction costs and construction time by approximately six months. The projects, which are expected to be completed later this year, include the construction of a new staff parking lot on the north side of Church Street, new parking lots on the west near Ninth Line, relocation of the storm sewer and redevelopment of the courtyard adjacent to the emergency department to provide for additional capacity during the expansion. "The next major milestone, after this, will be our groundbreaking and we expect construction to begin later this year and take approximately four years to complete," says Beed. “When the new building is complete, it will be a state-of-the- art facility that really will allow us to provide our community with most of their health care needs close to home." work thatwe do and the urgent need for expansion. Our two MPPs, Michael Chan and Dr. Helena Jaczek, have been active supporters of the hospital in the community and at Queen's Park and we certainly appreciate their ongoing support." The RF? process will invite the companies that have been pre-qualified to submit a bid to build and finance the hospital's expansion. Patients, visitors, staff, physicians and volunteers will also benefit from the hospital's connection to the soon to be built East Markham Community Centre and Library. Together, the "An expansion project of this size and scope isn't completed in a few months or a year," explains Beed. “Our project is measured in milestones â€" some large and some small and we have had our share of both. Later this month, we expect to reach another significant milestone when our project goes out to the market and a request for proposals (RF?) is issued." For more information on the ho ital’s e ansion, visit www.msh.on.ca/ ansion Sp xp ex? 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The centre will link directly to the hospital, giving patients and staff direct access to the facilities and services provided. “We believe that working with the town to create a health and wellness campus will be tremendously beneficial to our entire community," says Beed. “We want to provide the community with all the programs, services and support they need â€" when they are sick and when they are well." This year will be a watershed year for the hospital's expansion campaign â€"â€" We're Growing. Together. Under the leadership of the foundation's campaign cochairs, Mayor Scarpitti and Peter Mason, the foundation has been working closely with business and community leaders on the capital campaign focused on raising money for this much-needed expansion. “It’s important to know that while the government pays for the 'bricks and mortar,’ the community is responsible to share the cost of the project by paying for furniture, fixtures and equipment," says Strong. "Our communities have always been very generous and we know that we can count on everyone to rally around the hospital. Together, we can make great things happen." The hospital will also be looking to the community to support the expansion. “These exciting plans will not be possible without the financial support from our community. It is vital that we raise $50 million toward the cost of our expansion, " says Suzette Strong, CEO of the hospital's foundation. the MAYI‘AG‘ store“. m‘mmm mail-m 4-17000an .mm d-SOMBtuBumer onean oInnCoImuonWth WWW Weakocanypansfltetsadem 905 761-0444 You Can Depend On Us!