GTA Construction News staff writer
Trillium Health Partners and EllisDon marked a major milestone in the construction of The Gilgan Family Queensway Health Centre this week by raising the final structural beam.
“Today’s celebration is more than a construction milestone – it represents the dedication and collaboration of everyone on our project team who helped us reach this point safely and successfully,” said Kieran Hawe, president & chief executive officer, EllisDon Corporation. “A special thank you to all the skilled trades people whose hard work and heavy lifting got us here.
“We’re proud to celebrate this achievement with all of our partners, including Trillium Health Partners and Infrastructure Ontario, as well as with the surrounding community.
“We look forward to the next phase of work as we bring this important health care facility one step closer to completion.”
Once installed, the beam, signed by more than 1,200 patients, families, Team THP, government partners, donors, volunteers, and community partners, will stand as a permanent reminder of the commitment that has helped bring this vision to life.
With the structure now at full height, the project is 40 per cent of the way to substantial completion and is moving into the next phase focused on enclosing the building and finishing the spaces where patients will receive care. This project and moment have been made possible through strong collaboration among government partners, Infrastructure Ontario, EllisDon Corporation, and a community of generous supporters.
“Today’s beam signing brings together Team THP, patients, government and system partners, donors and community members around a shared goal: to improve care, elevate health, and help communities thrive,” said Karli Farrow, President and CEO of Trillium Health Partners. “Made possible through a historic investment from the Ontario government and a transformative philanthropic contribution from Peter Gilgan and the Gilgan family, The Gilgan Family Queensway Health Centre reflects a shared commitment to advancing accessible, high-quality rehabilitation and complex continuing care, delivered closer to home for people today and in the future.”
Key features will include:
- Bright therapy spaces on every floor, including purpose-built areas for group rehabilitation
- Accessible design elements, natural light, and outdoor therapy areas that promote mobility, independence, and a supportive environment for patients and families
- Advanced digital technology to support coordinated, patient-centred care and faster clinical decision making
- Modern environments shaped through engagement with patients, care teams, and community members
- 100 per cent private rooms, with more than 350 rooms designed with input from patients and care teams to meet the needs of our community
For more information, visit https://trilliumhealthworks.ca/
“Raising the final beam at the future home of The Gilgan Family Queensway Health Centre marks an important milestone in this transformative project. It reflects the strong collaboration between all partners as we work together to deliver a modern, specialized facility.”
– Bruce Gray, Executive Vice President, Project Delivery, Infrastructure Ontario
