Dear Premier Eby,

On behalf of the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation we are writing to request clarification regarding the construction timeline for the Delta Long-Term Care (LTC) project, particularly considering the recent provincial budget announcement. Early site work is well on its way and $15 million has been spent to date.

The Delta LTC project was the first long-term care initiative announced post‑COVID. Our community was proud to see Delta recognized early as a priority for renewed long-term care capacity. The need for this project has only grown more urgent over the past several years, and the people of Delta, especially seniors and families, are depending on its timely delivery.

The Foundation, our donors, and our volunteers are deeply committed to supporting this project. To date, donor support has committed to contribute over $18 million specifically toward the LTC project. This is a powerful demonstration of our community’s belief in the importance of high-quality, accessible long-term care in Delta.

As a reminder, we also funded 50% of the project cost for the new Peter C. and Elizabeth Toigo Diagnostic Services Building- $7.5M, which opened in 2020.

In addition to our commitment to this and the LTC project, the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation are also committed to:

• Fund on average, $2M annually towards the purchase of high priority equipment needs
• Being the philanthropic arm of the Irene Thomas Hospice since FHA took over operations
• Fund 100% of the cost for a new Endoscopy Unit – $8M
• Fund 100% of the cost for new MRI Services – $18M

This past year we also provided funding to support:

• The creation of a temporary UPCC for South Delta – $300K
• Physician Recruitment and Retention efforts for the Delta Hospital Campus of Care – $250K
• We are also granting out over $200K per year to support mental health and addictions programs that are provided to our community by other not-for-profit organizations.

These investments represent tens of millions of dollars raised by our community to strengthen local healthcare and support the Province’s system-wide health priorities. Delta has repeatedly demonstrated its willingness to step up, partner, and invest in critical healthcare infrastructure.

Given this ongoing commitment, we respectfully request updated information and clarity regarding the construction timeline, current status, and next steps for the LTC project. Our donors, stakeholders, and community members are eager for assurance that this essential project remains on track and that Delta continues to be recognized as a priority within the provincial planning framework.

The Delta Hospital Campus of Care supports all of Delta and Tsawwassen First Nations, as well as surrounding communities. Statistics show that our site is increasingly being relied on for healthcare services. This is putting added pressure on our site. Delta is a growing community, and our citizens deserve clear communication, transparency, and timely action.

We hope you will provide the clarity our community needs and deserves. We welcome the opportunity to discuss the project further and look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

Andrew Jackson

Board Chair

Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation

Lisa Hoglund, CFRE                                                         

CEO                                                                       

Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation

cc:

Minister of Health, Josie Osborne

Minister of Infrastructure, Bowinn Ma

Minister of Finance, Brenda Bailey

MLA Ravi Kahlon, Delta North

MLA Ian Paton, Delta South

Mayor and Council, City of Delta

Peter Weeber, City Manager, City of Delta

Dermot Kelly, President & CEO, Fraser Health

Teresa O’Callaghan. VP, Fraser Health

Anne Brownlee, Interim ED, Delta Hospital

Board of Directors, Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation