The Golden Manor’s redevelopment plans will move to construction phase following approval from City Council.
Council is excited to move forward in the best interest of current and future residents of the Golden Manor,” said Mayor Michelle Boileau. “We know that there will be an improved quality of life with increased resident room size, private washrooms, room for socializing and engagement. Council has worked hard to find a path forward to make this project feasible from a cost perspective.”
Total project cost is now estimated to be close to $110 million. Redevelopment will increase bed capacity from 173 to 192, which is crucial for a population currently underserved. This will allow more residents who are entering long-term care to be cared for within Timmins. This will further serve to reduce the impact on Timmins’ regional hospital and applicable health services, while improving the overall quality of life for residents.
Council’s approval comes just in time to meet the Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC) top-up funding of $35 per bed, per day, per year for 25 years. First phase of construction will start this month with a new parking lot. Project completion is not expected until spring of 2026.
“City and Council have worked hard to lobby upper levels of government for support,” adds Boileau. We’ve received close to $50 million in additional funding, which is significant.