Pembroke Regional Hospital receiving $2.4 million in funding for repairs and upgrades

The Pembroke Regional Hospital is seen in this April 2024 image. (Dylan Dyson/CTV News Ottawa)

The Pembroke Regional Hospital is being granted just over $2.4 million in funding to undertake repairs and upgrades in the building.

“Our hospital is extremely grateful to have received this funding,” Pembroke Regional Hospital President and CEO Sabine Mersmann said in a press release.

“With four buildings varying in age, this money is essential to helping keep our patients and staff safe while maintaining operations.”

The funds will go towards roof and flooring replacement, as well as HVAC heating, cooling and plumbing upgrades. The money will also be used to upgrade fire safety throughout the hospital, including the installation of new fire suppressing sprinkler systems in certain areas.

The funding is being granted through the Ontario Health Infrastructure Renewal Funding and Community Infrastructure Renewal Funding. According to the hospital, this year’s $2.4 million sum is twice the amount they received for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

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