$20 million to be invested at the Montreal General Hospital

As part of its conservation and general maintenance plan, the MUHC will invest $10 million per year over the next two years at the Montreal General Hospital, a vital medical resource for Montreal’s downtown core.

Patients and employees will benefit from significant improvements in services including upgrades to:

Security systems: replacement and upgrade of the controlled access system, modernization of control systems, replacement of various nurse call systems.

Ventilation: modernization of heating systems, installation of new filters, replacement of obsolete ventilation systems, repair/replace insulation.

Electricity and elevators: new elevators for users with low-mobility, new electrical outlets and replacement of transformers.

Architecture: roof replacement, repair of sidewalks, steps, walls and ceilings.

Fire protection: replacement of the alarm system in some areas, new pumps and tanks.

Plumbing and gas: replacement of water pumps, all eyewash stations, decontamination showers and water cooling systems in the L wing.

This work is being planned to support the advancement of the MUHC’s Redevelopment Project and create a better patient experience. It comes on the heels of a $100 million investment. Since 2007, we have been improving the delivery of care at the MGH through the renovation of several units including the Cardiac Care Unit, Mental Health Unit and Electrophysiology Laboratory. All work will be conducted in compliance with our commitment to the conservation of the mountain (views, protection and preservation of Benedictine woods and improved urban integration).