Millions Invested In Hospital Repairs, Renovations
Almost $10 million is being invested this year in hospital repairs, Health Minister Jane Purves said today, May 26. The funding is being distributed this week to district health authorities for repairs that range from replacement of roofs, windows, and boilers to addressing air quality concerns.
Ms. Purves said investing in new and renovated hospitals is part of the Your Health Matters plan. "Since 1999, we have invested $110 million in hospital construction and renovations," she said. "This money is being provided to make hospitals, from Roseway Hospital in Shelburne to Strait Richmond, healthier and safer for our doctors, nurses and their patients."
All districts will receive a share of the $9.8 million available provincewide. This amount represents an increase from the $3.8 million available for hospital repairs in 2002-03.
The funding is part of the $30 million capital grant announced in the 2003-04 budget. The remaining $20 million will be used for larger projects, already announced or under development.
Note: The provincial breakdown of the $9.8 million is as follows:
- South Shore District Health Authority: $2,646,339
- South West Nova Scotia District Health Authority: $1,512,000
- Annapolis Valley District Health Authority: $1,168,000
- Colchester-East Hants District Health Authority: $633,313
- Cumberland District Health Authority: $225,000
- Pictou County District Health Authority: $200,000
- Guysborough-Antigonish-Strait District Health Authority: $430,000
- Cape Breton District Health Authority: $2,035,000
- Capital District Health Authority:$625,000
- IWK Health Centre: $370,000