Enabling Works Advance Next Phase of the Bowmanville Hospital Redevelopment Project

(Durham Region) – November 5, 2025 – Today, Lakeridge Health marks the next milestone that advances the Bowmanville Hospital redevelopment project through an enabling work.   

To prepare the site for construction, three residential properties at 18, 20, and 22 Prince Street, Bowmanville needed to be demolished. The land where these houses stood will be repurposed for the Bowmanville Hospital redevelopment project. Following a competitive Request for Proposals process that began in July 2025, REA Construction was selected to complete the demolition and site preparation work.

This moment marks a pivotal milestone in the Bowmanville Hospital redevelopment journey, bringing us one step closer to a state-of-the-art facility that will better serve the growing needs of residents in Durham Region, a community that will double in size by 2041. This milestone is made possible in partnership with the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation whose We Care, We Can campaign is raising the community share of the redevelopment and essential equipment.   

Throughout this phase of construction activity, Bowmanville Hospital’s services remain open. Lakeridge Health is committed to ensuring there is minimal disruption to the hospital’s daily operations, patient care, hospital services, immediate neighbours, community members, and local businesses. In addition, throughout the demolition process and redevelopment project, our team is ready to address any concerns, and ensure we maintain clear, proactive communication.  

The Bowmanville Hospital redevelopment is an important part of advancing Lakeridge Health’s vision of One System. Best Health, supporting the delivery of integrated, high-quality care close to home. Once complete, the new Bowmanville Hospital will help increase the number of beds and introduce modern, patient-centered facilities.  

To learn more about the Bowmanville Hospital redevelopment project, visit our website: lh.ca/about-us/our-future/redeveloping-the-bowmanville-hospital.   

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“This enabling work is an important step forward in the Bowmanville Hospital Redevelopment project as we prepare for the groundbreaking milestone in the future. Many thanks to our provincial partners, the Region of Durham, the Municipality of Clarington, the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation, and our local community and businesses for their support as we work through these exciting changes together that will prepare the way for even more high-quality care.”  

–Cynthia Davis, President and CEO, Lakeridge Health    

"Every milestone we reach is powered by the community. As we prepare the site for the new Bowmanville Hospital through enabling works like this, we are deeply grateful to our donors, partners and volunteers whose support makes progress like this possible. Thank you for believing in better care, right here at home. As the redevelopment project continues, the We Care, We Can campaign remains a top priority.”  

– Maria Petri, Chief Executive Officer, Bowmanville Hospital Foundation  

“Our little hospital has to expand to meet the needs of our growing community. By clearing this space, Lakeridge Health is getting ready to more than double the Bowmanville hospital’s size, so folks can count on great health care in Clarington for years to come,” said Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster.  

– Adrian Foster, Mayor of Clarington   

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About Lakeridge Health   

With five hospitals, four emergency departments, three critical care units, a long-term care home, a full range of medical and surgical specialties, more than 30 community health-care locations and a state-of-the-art surgical centre within the Jerry Coughlan Health & Wellness Centre, Lakeridge Health offers some of the broadest and most comprehensive acute care, ambulatory care, and long-term care services in Ontario.  

Lakeridge Health is also home to several regional specialty centres and services, including the Central East Regional Cancer Program, R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre, The Shoulder Centre, eye care, thoracic surgery, gynecology oncology, Level 3 Trauma Centre designation and chronic kidney disease services. Additionally, we are proud to serve our community with a full suite of inpatient, ambulatory, and community-based mental health and addictions services, and provide safe, high-quality, compassionate care in our state-of-the-art long-term care home, Lakeridge Gardens.  

Lakeridge Health is redefining the future of health care through transformative research, dynamic academic partnerships, and groundbreaking clinical trials. With over 160 active studies, we’re at the forefront of advancing medical knowledge, expanding treatment options, and improving the lives of our patients. Our one-of-a-kind Queen's-Lakeridge Health MD Family Medicine Program is on the leading edge of training the next generation of primary care doctors. Each year, over 3,000 students and trainees are supported by the Lakeridge Health Education and Research Network (LHEARN). Through our innovative collaboration with Ontario Tech University, we’re also harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize patient care. Together with our academic, community, and industry partners, Lakeridge Health is tackling the toughest health challenges and elevating the quality of care for the communities we serve.  

Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a proud member of the Durham Ontario Health Team (Durham OHT) and works in collaboration with the Durham OHT, as well as primary care, and community and government partners to foster a truly integrated, regional system of care. Together, we are focused on empowering people to live their best health and fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable environment for all. To learn more about Lakeridge Health, please visit our website: www.lh.ca. 

For more information contact:   

Strategic Communications Media  

communications@lh.ca