GUELPH, ONT. — Construction of a phased expansion is underway for a new emergency department and mental health and addictions services unit at Guelph General Hospital (GGH).
According to a release, the province is investing over $21 million to support the first phase of the expansion, which includes renovating approximately 23,000 square feet of space to relocate the hospital’s existing emergency mental health and addictions services unit from the emergency department to a new, dedicated space within the hospital.
This will free up more than 12 per cent more space in the emergency department.
The GGH’s new mental health and addictions services unit will include:
- Expanded capacity in the short stay assessment unit from four to eight beds.
- A new walk-in patient intake zone.
- Additional ambulance capacity from two to three by building a new three-bay ambulance garage with a dedicated offload area.
- A brand new reception area in the emergency department, including a new waiting room and triage area.
People will continue to have 24/7 access to the emergency department while construction is underway. The work is slated for completion in spring 2026.
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