Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The Government of Ontario officially broke ground on the redevelopment of the Stevenson Memorial Hospital, in Alliston, marking a major milestone in the project.
“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.
The redevelopment of Stevenson Memorial Hospital will be completed by 2028 and include new and expanded acute care areas, the construction of a new, three-storey building that will more than double the size of the hospital, to approximately 147,100 square feet, as well as an increase in inpatient bed capacity by 20 per cent, providing more access to care to the community.
“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 the hospital’s redevelopment is completed, the expansion will provide patients and families with:
- Space to accommodate nine new inpatient beds at the hospital, increasing the total number of beds from 38 to 47
- A new emergency department that is triple the size of the current department
- Expanded diagnostic and surgical services
- A brand-new birthing suite.
Canadian construction company Pomerleau Inc. was awarded the $174-million construction contract for the project on January 30, 2026.
“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,” said Carmine Stumpo, supervisor, Stevenson Memorial Hospital.
Featured image: (Government of Ontario)
