BayToday reader Neil Brown graciously provided a couple of bird's eye shots of the progress at Sienna Senior Living's Northern Heights Care Community.
How many thousands seeing these aerial views were born on these very grounds?
The new development will be built on the grounds of the former McLaren site of St. Joseph's Hospital and is to include 160 beds, all in one- and two-bedroom retirement suites for both independent residents and those who require assisted-living situations. The design for the new three-storey facility includes five wings for 32 residents each with dining rooms for each wing. There will be two shaded courtyards and private gardens that may be used for visits.
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Work recently resumed on the grounds for the first time in one year. Although the original target date for completion is no longer within reach, Sienna Senior Living says it remains "fully committed" to seeing its new 160-bed North Bay long-term care facility ready to accept residents from the existing Waters Edge Care Community in two-plus years. The move will close the William Street facility.
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"Construction season in Ontario is gearing back up, and so is the activity at the site of the new Northern Heights Community," Sienna tells BayToday. "The project experienced a temporary slowdown last year, however, significant work has been completed to prepare the site, including demolition and removal of existing structures, blasting and excavating the existing building footprint. Construction is progressing, and we anticipate completing the new home in the summer of 2025."
