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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