Monday, June 29, 2026
Lakeridge Health and the Ontario government announced the closure of the Request for Proposals (RFP) stage for the Bowmanville Hospital redevelopment project, with a pair of shortlisted teams having submitted their proposals: Bowmanville Health Partners and PCL Partnerships.
“Infrastructure Ontario is proud to be driving the Bowmanville Hospital redevelopment project forward and supporting the future of health care in Durham Region. We look forward to continuing our work with Lakeridge Health and our partners to help deliver this important project and support better care for the community,” said Angela Clayton, president and CEO, Infrastructure Ontario.
Over the following months, the proposals will be carefully evaluated by Infrastructure Ontario and Lakeridge Health. The outcome of this evaluation is a decision to award the contract to one of the shortlisted teams. This milestone is expected to take place in fall 2026, with construction anticipated to begin shortly afterward. A fairness monitor is overseeing the entire procurement process.
“The close of the Request for Proposals is an exciting milestone for the Bowmanville Hospital redevelopment, bringing us one step closer to breaking ground on a project that will help meet the health-care needs of our growing community. This redevelopment will expand access to care and support our vision of One System. Best Health. We’re grateful to the Government of Ontario, the Region of Durham, the Town of Clarington, the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation, and community members for their continued support. Together, we’re building a healthier future for Durham Region,” said Cynthia Davis, president and CEO, Lakeridge Health.
The redevelopment and expansion of the Bowmanville Hospital will more than double the size of the current hospital, enabling increased health-care capacity in Durham Region. It will expand critical care services and introduce modern, patient-centred facilities, including private rooms, ambulatory care clinics and a haemodialysis centre.
“Our government is making record investments to protect Ontario’s health-care system and connect people to the care they need, when they need it. Today’s milestone brings us another step closer to getting shovels in the ground for the Bowmanville Hospital’s redevelopment and is another way our government is connecting families in Durham Region to the right care, in the right place, for generations to come,” said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health.
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