A major hospital expansion in Clarington, Ontario, is moving toward construction after Lakeridge Health and Infrastructure Ontario awarded PCL Partnerships the contract to design, build and finance the redeveloped Bowmanville Hospital.
The project will more than double the hospital's existing size, expanding healthcare capacity for Durham Region residents. Site mobilization is scheduled for fall 2026, with major construction expected to begin in 2027. The existing hospital will remain operational throughout the work.
The redevelopment will introduce private patient rooms and new outpatient clinics for patients who do not require overnight stays. A haemodialysis centre will provide services for people with kidney disease, while Level 3 critical care capacity will support patients who are critically ill or injured.
The expanded facility will also include a rooftop helipad to support emergency medical access and patient transfers.
The project is intended to increase access to healthcare services closer to home as communities across Durham Region continue to grow.
PCL Partnerships will deliver the project through a consortium that includes PCL Investments Inc. as project development lead and PCL Constructors Canada Inc. as design builder.
Diamond and Schmitt Architects and Cumulus Architects will serve as design prime team members and architects. Entuitive will provide structural consulting, while Smith and Andersen Consulting Engineering will handle mechanical, electrical and information, communications and audiovisual technology systems consulting.
The contract was awarded following a competitive procurement process led by Lakeridge Health and Infrastructure Ontario. BuyOntario provisions are included to create opportunities for local businesses and workers, including skilled unionized trades.
PCL Partnerships is expected to begin site mobilization and preparation in fall 2026, with major construction scheduled to start in 2027. Bowmanville Hospital will continue providing patient care throughout the redevelopment.
The project builds on PCL's previous work with Lakeridge Health at Lakeridge Gardens, extending the partnership's involvement in healthcare infrastructure across Durham Region.
The Bowmanville Hospital project represents a significant investment in regional healthcare infrastructure, combining expanded clinical capacity with modern patient facilities. For construction contractors and trade partners, the development also creates opportunities across design, building systems, structural work and specialized healthcare construction.
The phased approach will require careful coordination to maintain hospital operations while construction progresses, making logistics, safety and continuity of care important considerations throughout delivery.
Source: PCL.
