How can I get more information on this project?
There are a number of ways to find out more about our project including:

• Attend our community information meetings. The next meeting is planned for January 29, 2008 in the auditorium at University Centre, 550 University Avenue (corner of Elm Street and University Avenue).
• Read our Community Link newsletter which will be circulated to neighbouring homes and businesses on a regular basis throughout the project.
• Visit our website, www.torontorehab.com for project updates.

How will patient care services be delivered during redevelopment?
Toronto Rehab will continue to deliver our high-quality specialized patient care services at University Centre during the redevelopment and renovation project.  Some services may move to other parts of the facility during the project, however, all services will continue to be provided on site.  We will do everything we can to keep our facilities as accessible as possible during construction.

Will normal access to the hospital be affected during the site preparation?
Toronto Rehab will continue to deliver patient care services at University Centre during this entire redevelopment project. There will be no impact to regular access to the hospital during the internal construction activities. Obviously there will be no access to the south wing during demolition.

 Will neighbouring streets be disrupted during construction with increased volumes of heavy machinery?
Toronto Rehab will do everything reasonable to minimize disruption to traffic as the project progresses. However, as with any major construction project, there will be some disruption from time to time. The hospital will work closely with the city, neighbouring hospitals and the community to provide advance notice of expected disruptions.

How is this project being funded?
The University Centre redevelopment is being funded by Toronto Rehab, the Toronto Rehab Foundation (www.torontorehabfoundation.com) and the province’s ReNew Ontario plan, as well as through federal and provincial research grants (iDAPT). Infrastructure Ontario and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care will work with Toronto Rehab to redevelop the hospital, which will remain publicly owned, publicly controlled and publicly accountable. Infrastructure Ontario is a Crown corporation dedicated to managing some of the province’s larger and more complex infrastructure renewal projects – ensuring they are built on time and on budget. This project is guided by the principles in the government’s Building a Better Tomorrow framework, ensuring public ownership of core public assets such as hospitals, schools and water and wastewater infrastructure. For more information on ReNew Ontario, visit www.infrastructureontario.ca.