OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, July 2, 2009 · 2 Something new is coming to Oakville The New Oakville Hospital will be built on a 50-acre greenfield site on the north west corner of Third Line and Dundas Street. There are many benefits to building on a large vacant property and planners for the new hospital are taking advantage of many of these opportunities. Landscaping meandering and roadways cycling that incorporate healing An on-site helipad for the timely transfer of criticallyill patients will be located on the property. The helipad will be a new feature at the hospital. Construction of Oakville's new state-of-the-art hospital Ample parking spots for patients, staff, family and friends will be provided. Finding a spot to park your car will be easy thanks to numerous ground-level parking lots surrounding the building and close to appropriate entrances. A large, multi-tiered parking structure located near the main entrance will provide convenient parking with protection from the elements. pathways, paths, gardens and outdoor gathering spaces have been planned. Landscape architects have been involved since the beginning of the project to ensure that these important components are included in the overall design. The calm, quiet outdoor spaces that will be created will provide areas for solitude and social activities and help to promote an environment of healing and wellness. Caring Today, Growing For Tomorrow will begin in 2011. When it opens, the new hospital will be a leading-edge facility with an innovative and nurturing environment that supports the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of the community. www.newoakvillehospital.com