Construction Impacts
CONSTRUCTION NOTICES
Please exercise caution and patience when on the hospital's campus. For your safety, please stay clear of any construction areas and equipment.
PARKING
Construction starts winter 2010 (weather permitting)
- Driveway access is limited during construction. A minimum clearance is maintained to ensure that all vehicles, foot traffic and emergency vehicles can access the hospital.
- Parking space is significantly reduced as we reconstruct our parking lots.
- Please exercise caution and patience when walking or driving towards and away from the hospital.
SCADDING AMBULANCE ENTRANCE
Reopens November 23, 2009
ATTENTION AMBULANCE / PATIENT TRANSPORT PROVIDERS:
- All patient pick-up/drop-off returns to the ambulance entrance at the Scadding (north) wing.
- Note: This change also includes emergency pick-up.
- Questions? Contact us at 416-226-6780 or info@stjohnsrehab.com.
NEW LOADING DOCK
Opens November 16, 2009
ATTENTION SHIPPERS / SUPPLIERS:
- All shipments are now received and off-loaded at our new loading area, northeast of the Scadding (north) wing entrance.
- Please do not deliver or attempt to pick up any shipments via the temporary loading dock. This is now a patient pick-up/drop-off area.
- Questions? Contact us at 416-226-6780 ext. 7055 or ext. 7052 or info@stjohnsrehab.com.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE NEXT PHASE
The second phase of construction involves the development of the new wing, along with facility improvements to the existing wings. Subject to government approval, this phase is planned for late Fall 2009 to mid-2011, paving the way to open the new facility in Winter 2011-12. Shortly afterwards, we will begin renovations for the new inpatient unit.
As with any major construction project, there will be some minor inconveniences along the way.
During this phase, we expect:
- Limited access to the hospital’s footpaths, walking trails, patios and gardens
- Dirt and construction vehicles along the hospital’s driveway, parking lots and Cummer Avenue
- Some construction noise during daytime hours
- Reduced/closed access at the driveway and at the main Agnew (east) wing entrance
- Reduced parking availability
Upon arriving at the hospital, signs will guide you to available parking areas.
As patients and visitors will continue to need parking, we have arranged for temporary staff parking at the Willowdale Pentecosta Church (288 Cummer Ave.). This arrangement has existed since March 2009 and will continue to cause some additional foot traffic in the area.
We thank our staff, patients, visitors, partners and our Willowdale neighbours for your patience and understanding. Your support will help us develop this important new facility for the patients who need our care.
Safety notes:
For your safety, please exercise extreme caution and be aware of your surroundings when crossing the street and when near any construction areas.