Redevelopment project aims to double hospital size and expand access to care across Simcoe County
NEW TECUMSETH, Ont. — The Ontario government has officially broken ground on a major redevelopment of Stevenson Memorial Hospital, launching a $174-million expansion project that provincial officials say will significantly increase health-care capacity for residents of New Tecumseth and surrounding communities.
The project will more than double the size of the hospital and expand critical services, forming part of Ontario’s broader strategy to strengthen the province’s health-care system through large-scale infrastructure investments. The redevelopment is expected to be completed by 2028.
Provincial leaders say the expansion will improve access to hospital care for communities across Simcoe County, while addressing growing population demands in the region.
“With more inpatient beds, expanded diagnostic and surgical services and an emergency department triple the size of the current one, the new Stevenson Memorial Hospital will connect more patients and families across Simcoe to convenient, world-class health care,” said Premier Doug Ford. “Our government will continue to deliver on our historic hospital and primary care expansions, so families have reliable access to quality health-care services, no matter where they live.”
The redevelopment includes construction of a new three-storey building that will expand the hospital’s footprint to approximately 147,100 square feet. Plans also call for a 20 per cent increase in inpatient bed capacity, along with upgraded clinical spaces designed to accommodate rising demand for services.
Provincial officials say the investment is part of Ontario’s long-term plan to modernize health infrastructure. Over the next decade, the province has committed nearly $60 billion to more than 50 major hospital projects across Ontario, which are expected to add roughly 3,000 hospital beds.
“With this investment, our government is protecting Ontario’s health-care system and ensuring that more people in New Tecumseth and across Simcoe County can connect to convenient care, where and when they need it,” said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “This investment is another example of how we are investing in the health-care needs of communities, to deliver the highest standard of care for generations to come.”
Once complete, the Stevenson Memorial Hospital expansion will include several new and upgraded services aimed at improving patient care. These include nine additional inpatient beds, increasing the hospital’s total capacity from 38 to 47 beds. The hospital will also feature a newly built emergency department that is three times the size of the current facility, expanded diagnostic and surgical services, and a new birthing suite.
Local representatives and hospital officials say the project reflects years of planning and collaboration among government partners, hospital leadership and community supporters.
“This announcement represents far more than the start of construction. It reflects years of dedication from hospital leadership, foundation supporters, municipal and provincial partners and the many donors and community members who believed in the future of Stevenson Memorial Hospital. Together, their commitment has brought us to this moment. This new hospital will strengthen health care for New Tecumseth and the surrounding region, ensuring that patients and families receive care in a modern facility designed to meet the needs of a growing community for generations to come.”
- Brian Saunderson
MPP, Simcoe—Grey
The provincial government says the redevelopment is also expected to generate economic benefits for the region, creating and supporting hundreds of construction and related jobs during the build.
The contract for the project was awarded to Canadian construction company Pomerleau Inc. on Jan. 30, 2026, following an open and competitive procurement process that began in August 2024.
Infrastructure investments remain a central component of the province’s capital spending plans, which are intended to support population growth and ensure essential services keep pace with expanding communities.
“This marks an exciting milestone for families and residents in New Tecumseth and surrounding communities. It brings us another step closer to delivering the expanded Stevenson Memorial Hospital, a modern, state-of-the-art facility that will strengthen local health care for years to come. Under Premier Ford’s leadership, our government is making historic investments in health infrastructure as part of our more than $223 billion capital plan to support growing communities, keep workers on the job and protect Ontario.”
- Todd McCarthy
Acting Minister of Infrastructure
Stevenson Memorial Hospital currently serves communities including Adjala-Tosorontio, Canadian Forces Base Borden, Essa, Innisfil and New Tecumseth. The facility offers 38 inpatient beds and a range of outpatient services.
The hospital is also receiving additional provincial funding for maintenance and upgrades. In the 2025-26 fiscal year, Stevenson Memorial Hospital will receive $434,000 through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund, including $205,000 in one-time funding to address critical infrastructure needs.
Hospital leadership says the redevelopment will transform the facility into a modern regional care hub designed to meet the needs of a growing population.
“Today’s groundbreaking announcement is a monumental milestone that has been years in the making and will be remembered for years to come. Our new hospital expansion will transform Stevenson into a modern, state-of-the-art facility, enhancing the health-care services and space our growing community needs and deserves Today and for future generations. We are thankful for all our partners, donors, staff and physicians, and local municipal and provincial governments, for their unwavering support.”
- Carmine Stumpo
Supervisor, Stevenson Memorial Hospital
The project is being delivered under the province’s health-care strategy, Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care, which aims to modernize hospitals and expand access to services across Ontario. Provincial officials say the goal is to ensure residents can access timely, high-quality care closer to home as communities continue to grow.