A brand new Emergency Department in Carleton Place!

The new ED at Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital was built at the back of the existing hospital and is connected at the first floor via a link that will include an elevator and stairs to navigate the elevation change. It was designed to improve patients' experiences with more treatment rooms, barrier-free, walk-in entrances, and enhanced infection control standards.

Latest News and Updates 

Read the latest update on the opening of your new Emergency Department 

Your new Emergency Department is now OPEN! 

The official grand opening of the new Thomas Cavanagh Emergency Department was hosted on Monday, January 27, 2025.  

The staff at the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital welcomed their first patient in the new department on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Read full press release details for the event here.  

Here We Go!

The official groundbreaking ceremony was held on October 29, 2023. Read more. 
 

Keep Informed! 

• Read the CPDMH Foundation Campaign Q and document  

Sneak Peek!  

• Watch a Virtual Tour
  
  
  

• Download the Site Plan 
  
  

• Download the Detailed Plan 

 Background Information 

• Chandos Construction to Build New Emergency Department 
• Stage 4.1 Approved - ED Redevelopment Moving to Tendering Stage
• Stage 4.1 Submitted to the Ministry 
• Ministry Approves Stage 3.2
• Ministry Approves Stage 3.1
• Ministry Approves Stage 2
• Functional Program Submitted to Ministry
• Parkin Architects to design new ED
• RPG to lead Functional Planning
• The Honourable Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, visited CPDMH on October 28, 2016 to announce a brand new Emergency Department for patients and families in Carleton Place, Beckwith and surrounding communities. Read the media announcement.

The Process

The process of planning and construction will take several years and we will keep you informed every step of the way.

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has a five-stage planning process:

• Stage 1 Part A: Master Plan (Complete and approved)
• Stage 1 Part B: Master Program (Complete and approved)
• Stage 2: Functional Program (Complete and approved)
           Outlines the functions, operations, staffing, major equipment, funding and space requirements for the new space
• Stage 3: Preliminary Design (Complete and approved)
• Stage 3.1 - Preliminary block and sketch level design are developed with details about all major components, timelines and costs (Complete and approved)
• Stage 3.2 - Sketch Plan - Detailed physical planning documents, including mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural design briefs with relevant drawings; phasing plans; building specifications; furniture and equipment lists; updated cost estimates and project schedule (Complete and approved)
• Stage 4: Working Drawings (Complete and approved)
           Pre-construction phase where detailed drawings and contract documents for tender are drafted and approved
• Stage 5: Implementation Approval (Complete and approved)
           Approval to award tender and begin construction
• Construction Underway:  The build is expected to take 18 months to 2 years.