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ROYAL VICTORIA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE
Jon Babulic, Chair of Royal Victoria Health Centre Board of Directors thanked City Council for the generous contribution to the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), on behalf of the employees, doctors, volunteers and patients of the hospital. He commented that the City’s contribution paved the way for the project to become a reality.
Mayor Lehman presented Mr. Babulic, Scott Elliott, Chair of the RVH Foundation Board and Janice Skot, President and Chief Executive Officer of the RVH with a cheque in the amount of $8 million as part of the City of Barrie’s $52.5 million commitment to RVH’s Phase 1 Expansion.
Ms. Skot provided a progress update to members of City Council. She outlined the background of the project and displayed photos of the hospital from 2009, 2010 and 2011 to demonstrate the progress that has been made to date on the project. Ms. Skot described the expansion project and the new services that will be available once the project is complete. She presented pictures of various renovated areas throughout the hospital and highlighted the economic impact of the expansion project on the community. Ms. Skot explained the share of the total funding for the project and concluded by thanking City Council for their generous contribution.
Mayor Lehman recognized the previous City Council for their decision to support the RVH expansion and the individuals and businesses who have contributed to the project. He concluded by thanking Ms. Skot for the update concerning the expansion project.