Almonte General Hospital to Implement Paid Parking
August 08, 2025
$5 daily rate effective mid-August 2025; revenue
directly reinvested into patient care
Almonte, ON &
Carleton Place, ON – The Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) is aligning
paid parking processes across its sites. As part of this initiative, Almonte
General Hospital (AGH) will introduce a gated parking system with a $5 daily
fee, effective mid-August 2025. This standard fee covers a 24-hour period,
including in/out access.
This update brings AGH in line with Carleton Place & District
Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) and most hospitals across Ontario, ensuring a
consistent, fair experience for patients and visitors across all MRHA hospital
sites. All revenue collected from parking fees will be reinvested directly into
patient care, hospital operations, and facility maintenance. This funding helps
support the long-term sustainability of local health services and helps to keep
high-quality care close to home.
“This was a careful and considered decision made to protect the services
and infrastructure our patients, residents, and families rely on,” said Brad
Harrington, MRHA President & CEO. “The revenue generated will stay right
here in our hospitals, directly supporting the continued delivery of
high-quality care across our region, where it is most needed.”
Key Details for
Patients and Visitors:
· Implementation: mid-August 2025 (exact go-live date to be
announced shortly)
· Parking Rate: $5 per 24-hour period (includes in/out access)
· Payment
Method:
o CPDMH Emergency Department lot: Credit/debit only
o AGH/FVM Visitor & Staff Lots (including the Family
Health Team lot): Credit/Debit only
and Staff parking pass access
o CPDMH Visitor and Staff Lots: Coin-operated and Staff badge access
· Value Passes
Available: Weekly, monthly, and
annual options for frequent visitors
· Fairview
Manor: One complimentary parking pass
per resident (pass must be displayed in FVM Lot #4)
While parking fees are new to AGH, CPDMH has maintained a fee structure
for many years. This will create consistency across all sites, while remaining
among the lowest hospital parking rates in the region.
The MRHA recognizes that parking fees may be a concern for some patients
and families and is committed to working with them to ensure parking costs do
not become a barrier to accessing care.
"We understand that parking changes can be inconvenient, but this
decision is rooted in our responsibility to maintain safe, high-quality care
across all our sites," added Harrington. "This change helps protect
the future of local health care and ensures that patient care remains our top
priority. We’re committed to making this transition as smooth and transparent
as possible."
Organizations operating on the AGH site, such as Fairview Manor, Ottawa
Valley Family Health Team, LifeLabs, and the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark
District Health Unit, will also be impacted by this update. To inquire about weekly, monthly, or annual Value
Parking Passes, please email agh.info@mrha.ca.
Community members may have noticed new signage and other preparations in
recent weeks. Neighbourhood residents near AGH have received direct
communication about possible impacts, including increased street parking.
Designated drop-off zones, accessible parking spaces, and restricted areas will
be actively monitored to ensure proper use.
To stay updated on the MRHA
news and developments, visit www.MRHA.ca
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and LinkedIn.
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Media Contact:
Caitlin O’Hara, Communications Lead
Mississippi River Health Alliance
613-621-9638
caohara@mrha.ca
About the Mississippi River Health
Alliance (MRHA)
The Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) was
formed in 2016 to formalize and strengthen collaboration between the Almonte
General Hospital Corporation—which includes Almonte General Hospital (AGH),
Fairview Manor (FVM), and the Lanark County Paramedic Service (LCPS)—and the
Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Corporation (CPDMH). This
partnership delivers seamless, high-quality healthcare that addresses the
evolving needs of local communities. Together, the MRHA is building an
integrated healthcare system that provides comprehensive care close to home,
enhancing access and improving health outcomes throughout the region. For more
information visit MRHA.ca.