Provincial Funding Supports Critical Hospital Upgrades at Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital
November 13, 2025
Mississippi River Health
Alliance welcomes more than $2.8 million through Ontario’s Health
Infrastructure Renewal Fund
Carleton Place and
Almonte, ON – The Mississippi
River Health Alliance (MRHA) is pleased to announce that Almonte General
Hospital (AGH) and Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) have
received a combined $2.8 million in funding through the Ontario government’s
Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF) 2025-26.
This investment will support
essential upgrades that help keep hospital facilities safe, reliable, and
welcoming for patients, families, and staff. AGH will receive $864,431,
including one-time funding to address priority projects, while CPDMH will receive
$1,958,862, with the majority dedicated to improving fire safety through new
sprinkler systems and other critical upgrades.
“We are grateful for this
investment in our hospitals,” said Brad Harrington, President & CEO of the
Mississippi River Health Alliance. “These funds allow us to move forward with
infrastructure projects that are essential to maintaining safe, modern, and
reliable facilities for our patients, staff, medical staff, and community
members.”
The HIRF program provides
hospitals across Ontario with resources to tackle high-priority infrastructure
needs such as fire safety systems, roofs, windows, and mechanical upgrades.
Projects are identified through the province’s Facility Condition Assessment
Program and ensure hospitals remain safe, efficient, and sustainable for years
to come.
“This funding means our teams
can continue focusing on what matters most – delivering high-quality,
compassionate care – while knowing the physical spaces around us are safe,
reliable, and able to meet the needs of our communities today and into the future,”
said James Hildebrand, Vice President, Capital Development & Support
Services, MRHA.
Work is already underway at
both hospitals to set priorities and mobilize resources, with a focus on
completing projects efficiently and minimizing any disruption to patients,
staff, and visitors.
With this new investment,
MRHA can address immediate infrastructure needs while also planning for the
future. By keeping facilities strong, safe, and reliable, these projects will
support patients and families, strengthen the work environment for staff and
medical teams, and help sustain high-quality healthcare close to home.
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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.