{"id":130066,"date":"2023-01-16T09:52:36","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T14:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/rwddev\/?p=130066"},"modified":"2023-01-16T09:52:39","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T14:52:39","slug":"three-potential-sites-identified-for-new-bracebridge-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/three-potential-sites-identified-for-new-bracebridge-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"Three potential sites identified for new Bracebridge hospital\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The site selection process for a new Bracebridge hospital is heating up.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>MAHC is currently working through Stage 1.3 of the Ministry of Health\u2019s Capital Planning Process to build two new hospitals in Muskoka. In Huntsville the plan involves a new build on existing lands and in Bracebridge, it involves a new build on new land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together with Urban Strategies Inc. and Stantec, MAHC have embarked on a process to identify potential properties in Bracebridge and on Tuesday they\u2019ll provide the Bracebride council with an update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The delegation intends to introduce the Bracebridge General Committee with an overview of the Stage 1.3 site selection process and work completed to date, and solicit input on location and site considerations that should factor into the decision-making process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MAHC has solicited a variety of input from stakeholders and members of the public. Based on the information they\u2019ve gathered, they\u2019ve compiled a number of priorities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proximity to Highway 11&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to public transit to support low to moderate-income residents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoiding travel through congested District roads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessible location for residents in Gravenhurst and populations around lakes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To be considered for further evaluation, a property must meet these criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Minimum developable area of 40 acres (or combined with adjacent property to form 40 acres)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Located within Bracebridge\u2019s Urban Centre Boundary;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Access to a provincial highway or district road;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Usable shape, proportions and topography;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Access to municipal services;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Land available for purchase (an owner willing to sell)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three sites identified for further consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first is a 45-acre Fowler Construction property with frontage along Highway 11 (but no access currently). The idea is to create access from Pine Street, and potentially access from Depot Drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second site is known locally as the Muskoka Royale property. The property consists of 201 acres with frontage along Ecclestone Drive and Muskoka Beach Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The third property is on Highway 118 and consists of 79 acres with frontage along 118 W. The site is bisected by Beaver Creek and has potential access from Salmon Avenue and the subdivision to the south.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step in the process is a series of community open houses between January 16 and 25, held both in-person and virtually. The first in-person meeting will take place tonight in Huntsville, January 16,  at the Active Living Centre from 7 to 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Don\u2019t miss out on Doppler!<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/dont-miss-out-on-doppler\/\"><u>here<\/u><\/a> to receive our email digest with links to our most recent stories.<br \/>\nLocal news in your inbox so you don&#8217;t miss anything!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"background: #5cb85c url('https:\/\/d1iczxrky3cnb2.cloudfront.net\/red_logo.png') no-repeat 37px; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; padding: 15px 38px; padding-left: 75px; -webkit-border-radius: 2px; -moz-border-radius: 2px; border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0 1px 0 0 #1f5a89; text-shadow: 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/support-huntsville-doppler\">Click here to support local news<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45657\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The site selection process for a new Bracebridge hospital is heating up. 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