Decades of planning, fundraising, and advocacy came to fruition in 2021, when shovels hit the ground to kick off the construction of the new Markdale hospital in March. Grey County donated the lands for the hospital in 2005, and Grey Highlands pledged $1.2 million in funding for the hospital the same year, to be paid when construction began. These funds have been set aside in the reserve fund anticipating this contribution since 2006,” said Grey County Warden Selwyn Hicks. Grey Highlands council, as well, moved forward with its $1.2 million pledge to the hospital. Upon request, Grey Highlands pledged an additional $180k in funding to the hospital, to be paid over five years.

Source: thestar December 29, 2021 03:01 UTC