Oakville council approves hospital funding

Oakville council has approved funding the new hospital. Oakville will contribute $200 million to Halton Healthcare Services (HHS). The contribution includes:

  • $130 million payment due when the hospital is open and operational in 2015
  • $40 million paid over the next 30 years
  • $30 million paid at the project’s financial close (only if deemed necessary by the council at that time)

All councillors approved the funding except Ward 3 Town and Regional Councillor Keith Bird and Ward 2 Councillor Cathy Duddeck.
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Hospital costing too much for many Oakville residents

Oakville‘s residents agree the community needs a new Oakville hospital but what seems to be outraging many is the high cost. During a recent public meeting their frustration could be heard at the $200 million funding request.

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