We are often asked “Where will you build your hospice?” Townsend Smith Foundation’s Board of Directors is currently doing due diligence on two potential building sites, one being the Milton Education Village in southwest Milton. The second location is in Halton Hills. However, between finding a suitable location, purchasing it or having it donated, getting approvals, site plans and zoning in place, it does take a long time.
We are not putting all our eggs in one basket and if you are aware of another potential site we would be interested in learning more.
Once we are able to obtain a suitable site, we’re still not ready to build. The Ontario Ministry of Health requires an approval process, and at this time, no hospice beds (for TSF or any other organization) have been approved for funding. An application to the MoH, and significant funds are required before any beds can be authorized.
Securing a property to serve our communities in North Halton is our primary goal. I hope it won’t be long before we can come up with more solid information.
Astrid Lakats, Chair ,Townsend Smith Foundation