One year after breaking ground, Trillium Health Partners (THP) has reached a major construction milestone in building The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital and Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children with concrete pouring officially underway on one of the largest and most digitally connected hospital redevelopment projects in Canada.
This milestone was marked with a ceremonial coin toss with government officials, donors and Team THP as part of a construction tradition symbolizing good luck, followed by crews pouring the coins into the foundation for the future hospital. One year after breaking ground, this progress marks an important step forward on a once-in-a-generation redevelopment that will not only expand capacity but fundamentally reimagine how health care is delivered in the Mississauga community.
“Together with ED+PCL Healthcare Partners, Infrastructure Ontario, Trillium Health Partners, and our design and trade partners, we’re proud to mark the one-year milestone since breaking ground on the future Mississauga Hospital,” said Chris Gower, President & CEO, PCL Construction. “The progress we’ve made this past year reflects what’s possible through strong partnerships, collaboration, and a shared vision for success. We are grateful to everyone involved whose expertise and commitment are bringing this project to life every day, benefiting the Mississauga community for generations to come.”
The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital and Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children are being designed as a modern hub of care that connects hospital services with primary care, home and community services, and long-term care to improve the patient experience. Anchored within The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital, the Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children will be digitally enabled and connected across hospital, ambulatory, virtual and community-based services, helping women, children and families experience care as one coordinated system rather than a series of disconnected steps.
Progress continues to advance on track and on budget. Some highlights include:
- Excavation is now over 78% complete
- The site spans 250,000 square feet (approximately 15 hockey rinks)
- 7 tower cranes have arrived onsite
- Concrete foundation, footings, walls and column work has begun
- New roundabout to open off of Bronte College Court this summer to enable access to all entrances
“This event highlights the outstanding progress our project team has made over the past year and recognizes their daily dedication to moving the work forward,” said Kieran Hawe, President & Chief Executive Officer, EllisDon Corporation. “We are grateful for the continued effort and commitment that have brought us to this milestone.
“As we enter the next phase of construction, ED+PCL Healthcare Partners are excited to continue working with all key stakeholders and partners to safely deliver this landmark hospital to the highest standards for Trillium Health Partners and the Mississauga community.”
While construction continues, Trillium Health Partners remains focused on delivering safe, high-quality care across its sites, ensuring patients and families receive the care they need today, while building for the future.
“The ceremonial coin toss is a meaningful way to mark this key construction milestone, symbolizing good luck and momentum towards The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital,” said Peter Gilgan, Peter Gilgan Foundation. “My family is honoured to support this transformational new facility, which, once complete, will mean patients can receive better care and specialized treatment closer to home, strengthening the health and well-being of our community for generations to come.”
