RC119 JulyAugust 2025 - Magazine - Page 28
HEALTHCARE INFRASTRUCTURE
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ing wrenches into everything from building material procurements to
community consultations.
“It was a very challenging time,” said Daubs. “Costs went way up
and then there were all the supply chain problems. I had some sleepless nights.”
A key part of the design process was input from several advisory
group meetings that included local citizens, county health o昀케cials,
doctors, caregivers, accessibility and other special interest groups.
Another key partner was the PECMH Foundation, which is working to raise an additional $30 million to equip and out昀椀t the hospital
with the most modern equipment and amenities possible. (As of the
writing of this article, $23 million has been raised so far through the
foundation’s Back the Build campaign.)
Led by HDR, which shepherded the public engagement process,
several public events were held—both live and online—including
information forums and a town hall meeting that attracted more than
100 people.
One attendee, a wealthy retiree and new county resident, made a
$750,000 donation to after the project presentation.
Groen said the use of mass lumber in the design helped to both
connect with and evoke elements of the heritage of Prince Edward
County.
“Timber used to be used for ship building but today the region is
famous for farms and vineyards that have become a real tourist attraction,” said Groen. “Barns in particular are one of the county’s most
visible and recognizable tourist marketing symbols.”
Still, the use of combustible construction in a health care facility
presented some serious potential challenges, especially in relation to
昀椀re and infection control.
Groen credits input from Judy Jeske, a now-retired code consultant, with helping to develop an innovative solution for 昀椀re fears that
stayed within the existing Ontario Building Code: subdividing the
facility into two separate buildings and stacking and blocking occupancies in functional and compatible ways.
An equally innovative solution was found in regards to infection
control and prevention and to combat the widespread belief that the
STANTEC
In August, 2024 Quinte Health and the Province of
Ontario held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new
Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital.
