Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH),
Di Poce Management Limited, and the Town of Collingwood are pleased to announce the official transfer of a 54‑acre site at Poplar Sideroad and Raglan Street for the future CGMH. This significant milestone moves the new hospital project forward and strengthens the foundation for modernized healthcare in South Georgian Bay.
The late John Di Poce and the Di Poce family have made an extraordinary contribution to the community through the generous donation of 30 acres – an act of vision and commitment that will shape local healthcare for generations. The land was secured through a development agreement with the Town in 2023, as part of the Minister’s Zoning Order for the Poplar Regional Health and Wellness Village.
The Town of Collingwood, CGMH, and Di Poce Management continued to support negotiations and related agreements, leading to CGMH’s strategic purchase of an additional 24 acres. This acquisition provides long-term flexibility for future growth, protects local and provincial investments, and supports the hospital’s ability to adapt to the needs of the rapidly growing South Georgian Bay region. It also maintains the community benefits outlined in the original 2023 agreement and enables coordinated development of the hospital site and adjacent village.
CGMH is advancing detailed planning as part of Stage 2 of the Ministry of Health’s three‑stage capital planning process. With this land transfer milestone now achieved, the hospital is well positioned to meet upcoming planning requirements and continue progressing its detailed design work. The shared vision for a new, modern hospital in South Georgian Bay is becoming increasingly clear and tangible as partners and the community continue working together toward this once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity.
To mark this important milestone, CGMH, the Di Poce family, the Town of Collingwood, and community partners will come together later this spring for a special on‑site celebration. The event will provide an opportunity to formally recognize the extraordinary generosity of the Di Poce family, acknowledge the collaboration that made the land transfer possible, and celebrate the future home of the region’s new hospital.