Today is an exciting day in our Region as Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital announced the location for the new hospital. The Business Economic Support Team of Waterloo Region (BESTWR) celebrates this important step and thanks the Site Selection Committee for its work.
There is urgency in moving forward on a new hospital build as we prepare to be a community of 1 million residents by 2044. A new hospital is critical infrastructure and essential for the health of our citizens and community.
The work BESTWR has been doing to raise the issues are key building blocks for success as we strive towards Vision 1 Million. This requires thoughtful planning and having the infrastructure, housing and health care needs in place to ensure a path to success.
My colleagues of BESTWR are excited with this announcement and we will do our part to encourage the province to fund the construction phase as a top provincial priority.
The business community is dedicated to recruiting and retaining physicians to our community and committed to supporting our community to have the health care it needs and deserves. Today’s announcement will certainly support those efforts.
Waterloo Region is home to a world class health innovation ecosystem – driving change in research, patient care, development and new delivery of health care which will support the economic health of our community.
BESTWR looks forward to the next step, a groundbreaking ceremony. Onward!
For more information, please contact:
Ian McLean, Chair, Business and Economic Support Team of Waterloo Region
imclean@greaterkwchamber.com
519-897-1029
