Frequently Asked Questions
Redevelopment Project and Capital Campaign
- What is the redevelopment project?
- How much will the redevelopment cost?
- How will the project be funded?
- When will the redevelopment be completed?
- What happens if the project costs more than $59.9 million?
- Why was the McConnell site chosen?
- Where will we be able to obtain our health care services during construction?
- What is going to happen to the Second Street site?
- What will happen to the Dialysis Clinic at the Second Street site?
- Why is the Community's financial support of the redevelopment project necessary?
- How much will the community campaign cost?
- How can I get involved?
1. What is the redevelopment project?
The redevelopment of the Cornwall Community Hospital is a combination of new construction and renovated space.
The new wing will be 88,000 square feet and will be home to a new Diagnostic Imaging Department, a new Emergency Room and a new Surgical Suite. The bulk of patient activity will occur in this new wing, which will see more than 200,000 patient visits per year.
Full and partial renovations (48,000 square feet) will be done in the Ambulatory Care, Obstetrics Department, the Mental Health Wing, the ICCU and to the house the Haemodialysis Unit.
The modern 100 beds in the 12-year old Janet MacDonnell Pavillion will be converted from a Complex Continuing Care facility to an Acute Care facility.
The redeveloped Cornwall Community Hospital will be able to accommodate the current patient volumes of our exisiting two sites as well as the projected increases in volume in the future.
2. How much will the redevelopment cost?
The total cost of the redevelopment project is $59.9 million, however the final cost may be adjusted due to inflationary factors. Of the total, design and construction of the building will cost $53.9 million and $6.0 million for equipment needs. 74% of the cost is allocated for the new construction.
3. How will the project be funded?
The project will be funded by a number of partners according to a formula dictated by the province for all municipal hospital restructuring projects. The Province of Ontario is expected to contribute $37.1 million and $12.8 million in funding is expected from Municipal Governments. The remaining $10 million will be raised by the community campaign.
4. When will the redevelopment be completed?
The Ministry of Health requires us to follow a multi-step process in order plan and design the Hospital and we require Ministry approval as we complete each step of the process.
We are currently working with the architects and designers to develop the plans for the redevelopment. We will need to work closely with the Ministry of Health throughout the process and will require their approval throughout the planning process.
We expect that the project will be tendered in mid 2006, construction will commence in early 2007 and will be completed in 2010.
5. What happens if the project costs more than $59.9 million?
The $59.9 million figure is the project cost up to expected tender date (with projected inflation) in mid 2006, however the figure may go up if the project is delayed past 2006. The Ministry requires us to retain cost consultants and to recheck the project cost as we complete each stage of the project. This process is required by the province to ensure there are no surprises.
6. Why was the McConnell site chosen?
The McConnell Street site was chosen for a number of reasons.
Firstly, the 25-acre McConnell Street site has a lot of room to grow. The hospital will expand to be able to respond to future medical health needs. Its size also means that we will not have to spend money to purchase land in order to accomodate the hospital's increased parking requirements or future buildings. The province will not contribute to the cost of acquiring land and/or buildings that may have to be demolished to make room for growth; the entire cost must be borne locally.
The McConnell site is located on a major artery with direct access to Highway 401 and 138. This is an important consideration in ambulance access to our hospital from the surrounding communities and to access to the Ottawa hospitals from Cornwall. The McConnell site is also home to the helicopter pad providing emergency airlifts to Ottawa.
It also enables us to utilize the 100 modern beds in the relatively new Janet MacDonnell Pavillion.
7. Where will we be able to obtain our health care services during construction?
We have a well developed plan for providing uninterrupted health services to our community and good working conditions for staff during this project. Emergency, Surgical, Diagnostic, Laboratory and Clinical services will be transferred to the Second Street site during the months of construction and renovation. As facilities become available at the McConell Street site, they will be transferred to the new institution.
8. What is going to happen to the Second Street site?
The Cornwall Community Hospital is lucky to have two fully-functional sites as the Second street site will able to handle most of the services while the McConnell site is redeveloped. As a result, the Second Street site will be in use until 2010.
The use of the Second Street site after 2010 is currently being considered. A number of groups have already indicated an interest in the building. After all of the Acute Care services are located at the McConnell site, the Second Street site will not be a part of the Cornwall Community Hospital.
9. What will happen to the Dialysis Clinic at the Second Street site?
The clinic will continue to operate at its current location until the McConnell Street redevelopment is completed. While this clinic is new, it's important to remember that the redevelopment will not be completed until 2010, by which time the clinic will have provided years of excellent service. At that time, it will be moved to the McConnell site into newly modernized space.
10. Why is the Community's financial support of the redevelopment project necessary?
All governments involved, and particularly the provincial government, will want to see that our community supports this hospital and gives generously to the campaign. In fact, a community campaign is a requirement of provincial support for the project. The Province will not support major new hospital construction unless it knows the local people are in favor of the project and demonstrate this by getting behind the project financially in a significant way.
Our enthusiasm and support will be the driving force behind governments' commitment and timely action.
This campaign is the largest in Cornwall's history and it will take the support of everyone to make it a success.
11. How much will the community campaign cost?
The community campaign will cost between $500,000 and $600,000. This represents 5-6% of the total funds that will be raised, which is very cost-effective. Most campaigns of this magnitude cost between 10-12% of total funds raised. We have been able to realize cost savings through donations of gifts in kind (eg. Domtar has donated all the paper, WEBtech has donated the website.)
12. How can I get involved?
There are several things you can do to help :
- Plan to give to the redevelopment project. Gifts can be spread over 5 years and donors receive an income tax credit at their highest marginal tax rate.
- Be informed. Be an advocate for the project. Talk to your neighbours and friends about giving generously to the project. Every amount will help. For the most up to date information about the project, visit this website regularly.
- Keep in mind that this is your hospital. Our hospitals are now over 50 years old. Now is your chance to get involved. Your donation will determine your hospital's future.
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