{"id":189808,"date":"2025-04-25T10:37:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T14:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/?p=189808"},"modified":"2025-04-25T10:37:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T14:37:11","slug":"fairvern-redevelopment-cost-estimated-at-135-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/fairvern-redevelopment-cost-estimated-at-135-million\/","title":{"rendered":"Fairvern redevelopment cost estimated at $135 Million"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>During this week\u2019s Health Services Committee meeting, District councillors were presented with detailed proforma plans for the Fairvern redevelopment project in Huntsville. The proforma serves as a financial planning tool, assessing the project\u2019s ability to meet its operating and debt servicing requirements, which total approximately $135.06 million.<\/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>The financial projections indicate that the new facility will require an average annual funding subsidy of $20,838 per bed. This figure is notably below the provincial average, as staff research shows that Ontario municipalities typically contribute about $28,000 per bed\u2014roughly $78 per bed per day\u2014accounting for 26% of the total operating revenue for similar homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Muskoka\u2019s Commissioner of Health Services, Norm Barrette, noted that Fairvern is adopting a \u201csmall house\u201d model, moving away from traditional institutional care. This approach aims to create smaller, home-like units that foster resident independence, social interaction, and dignity while also supporting a range of cognitive needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe must strike a balance between financial considerations and the well-being of residents,\u201d stated Barrette. He added that Fairvern will provide unique opportunities, leading to outcomes that are expected to be significantly different and more positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In May 2023, the project\u2019s estimated cost was set at $94 million. Some councillors expressed concerns regarding the continuously rising estimated expenses related to the facility and its associated services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am very concerned,\u201d said Coun. Ruth Nishikawa. \u201cI find it challenging\u2026that we\u2019re just looking at the pro forma now. There was a direction given way back when we first discussed taking over the home and I\u2019m having a hard time tracking how we got here today.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The proforma for the new 160-bed long-term care home includes plans for a shell space designated for an integrated Early Learning and Child Care Centre. This childcare facility is expected to accommodate up to 64 licensed spaces and is scheduled to open in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The staff report highlights that the design of the long-term care home incorporates enhanced infection prevention and control features. These include private washrooms, improved ventilation systems, and easy-to-clean materials, all aimed at minimizing infection risks and ensuring the safety of residents. Moreover, the food service model for the care home will utilize a production-finish approach. This method allows for the preparation and serving of fresh, hot meals within each household area, offering residents greater choice and a more familiar dining experience compared to the traditional centralized meal delivery systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barrette said staff will continue to compile financial and other data to bring back before council.<\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During this week\u2019s Health Services Committee meeting, District councillors were presented with detailed proforma plans for the Fairvern redevelopment project in Huntsville. 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