Construction is underway in Goderich on a new long-term care home in Huron County.
The project is part of a $6.4 billion dollar commitment to build more than 30,000 new beds by 2028 and upgrade 28,000 long-term care beds across the Province.
Paul Calandra, Minister of Long-Term Care gave congratulations to Southbridge Goderich on their ground-breaking for the new home.
He added that four are in the planning stages in Huron County and today is a significant milestone as construction begins on the first.
It will house 160 residents; 69 new beds and 91 upgraded. It is expected to be completed by early 2025.
Other sites set for long-term care homes include Exeter and Morris-Turnberry. All together it will see 181 new beds and 363 upgraded.
