Municipality of Clarington Fulfills Historic $7.5 Million Commitment to Bowmanville Hospital Redevelopment
Bowmanville, ON – June 25, 2025 – The Bowmanville Hospital Foundation is proud to announce that the Municipality of Clarington has contributed a final $3.75 million, fulfilling its full $7.5 million commitment to support the redevelopment of Lakeridge Health Bowmanville Hospital.
The Foundation’s March 3, 2026 announcement shared the Municipality’s accelerated first $3.75 million installment. Today’s investment completes Clarington’s historic pledge and marks another major milestone in the community effort to bring a modern, redeveloped hospital to Clarington and Durham Region.
This milestone reflects Clarington’s continued leadership in supporting local health care. As Durham Region continues to grow, the redevelopment will help meet increasing demand for care by nearly doubling the size of Bowmanville Hospital and expanding access to modern facilities and services for patients and families.
“Clarington is all in when it comes to the health and well-being of our residents. That’s whywe’re proud to have reached our ultimate goal of donating a historic $7.5 million to the redevelopment of the Bowmanville Hospital. We’ve been eagerly awaiting the hospital’s redevelopment, which will more than double its size. This matters because everyone in Clarington needs and deserves life-saving care close to home. We’re honoured to support the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation and Lakeridge Health as they work to build a state-of-the-art hospital here in our community,” said Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster.
The Bowmanville Hospital Foundation welcomed the fulfilled commitment as a strong signal of momentum for the redevelopment and a powerful example of local partnership in action. Through the We Care, We Can campaign, the Foundation continues to lead the fundraising effort for the community’s share of construction costs and 100 per cent of equipment needs for the redeveloped hospital.
“We are deeply grateful to the Municipality of Clarington for its extraordinary leadership and partnership,” said Maria Petri, CEO, Bowmanville Hospital Foundation. “This investment sends a clear message that our community believes in the future of local health care and Bowmanville Hospital. It strengthens the momentum behind this once-in-a-generation project and inspires all of us to keep moving forward together.”
The rebuild of the hospital will transform care in Clarington and across Durham Region. Plans for the redeveloped hospital include expanded critical care services, an Ambulatory Care Centre, a Haemodialysis Centre, Level 3 Critical Care capacity, private and bariatric rooms, and a rooftop helipad to support rapid access to emergency services.
Lakeridge Health has also identified key project milestones already underway, including the submission of detailed proposals by shortlisted teams, signaling the close of the Request for Proposals stage, as well as related pre-construction enabling projects, such as the relocation of the historic Lambert House.
“We’re grateful to Mayor Foster and the Municipality of Clarington for their leadership and commitment to the future of health care in our community. As Clarington continues to grow, this investment brings us closer to a redeveloped Bowmanville Hospital that will serve patients and families for generations to come. Today’s news reflects what’s possible when communities come together around a shared vision. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected health system and advancing Lakeridge Health’s vision of One System. Best Health. for the people of Durham Region,” said Cynthia Davis, President and CEO, Lakeridge Health.
This announcement is both a celebration of fulfilled civic leadership and a reminder that community support remains essential. The Bowmanville Hospital Foundation continues to rally donors, businesses, and partners to help fund the local share of the redevelopment and the equipment that will power care in the new hospital for decades to come.
The Foundation invites the community to learn more and get involved at WeCareWeCan.ca.
About the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation & Redevelopment Project
Bowmanville Hospital Foundation is a charitable organization that has been proudly serving the Clarington community for 50 years, raising funds to support equipment needs, facility enhancements, and other high-priority initiatives at the Bowmanville Hospital. For more information, please visit WeCareWeCan.ca.
As one of the fastest growing regions in Ontario, Durham Region’s population is expected to double by 2041. To ensure our integrated, regional health system can continue to meet the rapidly growing demands of our community, the Bowmanville Hospital will undergo a once-in-a-generation rebuild, nearly doubling its current size. Once complete, the Bowmanville Hospital will usher in a new era of health care delivery in Durham Region with features including new ambulatory care clinics, a Haemodialysis Centre, Level 3 Critical Care capacity, and a rooftop helipad to support rapid access to emergency services.
Marking its 50th anniversary, the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation honours the community of giving that has shaped local care and is building on this legacy to support the health and well-being of Clarington for decades to come.
About Lakeridge Health
Lakeridge Health is one of Ontario’s most comprehensive health systems, with five hospitals, four emergency departments, three critical care units, a long-term care home, a state-of-the-art, community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community-based locations delivering acute, ambulatory, and long-term care. We are home to leading regional programs in cancer care, chronic kidney disease services, and critical care. In addition, we offer specialty services such as a Level 3 Trauma Centre, The Shoulder Centre, thoracic surgery, gynecology oncology, eye care, and a full continuum of mental health and addictions care. Through transformative research, dynamic academic partnerships, and over 160 active clinical studies, we are advancing medical knowledge and training the next generation of providers through the Queen’s–Lakeridge Health MD Family Medicine Program and the LHEARN Network. Supported by nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, and working in collaboration with the Durham Ontario Health Team and community partners, we are committed to building an integrated system of care and empowering people across Durham Region to live their best health.
About Clarington
Clarington is a lower-tier municipality within Durham Region and one of the fastest growing communities in the Greater Toronto Area. Home to more than 113,500 residents across 18 distinct towns and hamlets, it is framed by the Oak Ridges Moraine and 34 kilometres of Lake Ontario shoreline, blending small-town character with urban convenience.
Guided by its 2024–27 Strategic Plan, Clarington is committed to delivering high-quality municipal services that enhance daily life, from parks, recreation, and extensive trails to balanced development, responsive emergency services, and programs that support an inclusive, connected community.
With growing strength in clean energy, advanced manufacturing and innovation, Clarington is building a resilient, future-focused economy that supports local business, attracts investment, and protects the natural and cultural assets that make it a vibrant place to live and work.
Visit www.clarington.net to learn more.
For more information contact:
Sarah Tsimelkas, Community Engagement & Communications Officer
Bowmanville Hospital Foundation
905-623-3331 x 21856 | stsimelkas@lh.ca
Sarah Raso, Communications Officer
Municipality of Clarington
905-260-3495 | sraso@clarington.net