Gated Parking System and Standardized $5 Daily Rate to Launch June 16 at Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital
June 11, 2025
Carleton Place, ON – Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital
(CPDMH) is implementing a new gated paid parking system at the Thomas Cavanagh
Emergency Department, featuring card-only payment. This update is part of
ongoing efforts to enhance safety, improve traffic flow, and ensure a reliable,
accessible parking experience for patients and visitors. All revenue collected
continues to be reinvested directly into patient care, hospital operations, and
facility maintenance, helping ensure that critical services remain available
close to home.
“This new system is a vital step in ensuring the long-term
sustainability of our hospital and directly supports our commitment to
providing high-quality patient care here in Carleton Place,” said Brad
Harrington, President & CEO, Mississippi River Health Alliance. “The
revenue generated will stay right here in our hospital, helping fund
improvements that support the continued delivery of high-quality care across
our region.”
As of Monday, June 16, 2025, Emergency Department parking will
remain paid, but will now operate in a new gated lot with a modern card-only
payment system. The rate will be $5 per 24-hour period (with in-and-out
access), and the system will accept credit and debit cards only (no
cash).
On the same day, the staff
and front visitor lots at CPDMH will also increase to $5/day (upon exit).
These lots will continue to operate with coin-based machines until
further notice.
The Emergency Department lot
is reserved for public use only. Parking is also available at the front of the
hospital for patients and visitors. Staff and physicians will continue to use
designated staff parking areas.
To ensure a smooth
transition, on-site support will be available during the initial launch period,
along with clear signage and printed instructions. The parking gate is also
equipped with an intercom for assistance if needed.
To stay informed about this
and other developments, visit www.MRHA.ca
or follow the Mississippi River Health Alliance on Facebook, Instagram,
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.