Local tradespeople announced for new hospital project

bboyce • February 26, 2025

Local tradespeople announced for new hospital build

PICTON, February 25, 2025 – Construction on Prince Edward County’s new hospital is underway and we are thrilled that some of the companies working on the project are from The County!

M. Sullivan & Son Ltd. was awarded the contract for the new hospital construction in 2024 and will oversee the project until completion. They have hired many local subcontractors, including Drew Harrison Haulage, Otter Energy, Picton Home Hardware, Southside Sanitary Solutions and Wentworth Landscapes, to contribute to the redevelopment.

These local teams will be responsible for specialized aspects of the construction, including excavation, environmental sustainability and landscaping.

“We are proud to collaborate with our local tradespeople to bring the highest workmanship to this once-in-a-lifetime project that will reshape healthcare delivery in the community,” said Andre Roy, Director of Pursuit with M. Sullivan and Son Ltd.

Otter Energy is proud to be part of a building that includes many environmental sustainability enhancements, like incorporating solar energy into the design.

“I am personally thrilled to be a part of such an important project. This is a building and a service that is so vital to our community, and I relish in the fact the solar panels will lower the electrical operating costs by an estimated $1.9 million over the life of the system while also eliminating over 2,000 Tons of carbon,” said Tyler Blower, president of Otter Energy.

The new hospital will bring significant economic opportunities for local vendors, boosting employment and community growth in The County by supporting local businesses during construction. At the peak of construction, M. Sullivan & Son Ltd. estimates that more than 70 workers will be on-site daily.

"We are honoured to serve our community in assisting with this long-awaited new facility. The landscape development will reflect the innovative approach taken in all aspects of the hospital development and demonstrate leading-edge best practices for environmentally beneficial landscape development. You don't often have the opportunity to work on projects that contribute such a legacy to your own community. We are especially pleased to do so with the exceptional team that Sullivan has assembled,” said Scott Wentworth, president of Wentworth Landscapes.

“Seeing the construction equipment and the changes already happening on site really brings this project to life. We have transitioned from years of planning to physically building our new hospital. It is great to see local tradespeople contributing,” said Shannon Coull, executive director of the PECMH Foundation. “This community will have a new, modernized hospital they can rely on for years. The journey has been inspiring, and we continue to be overwhelmed by the generosity and support from our community and donors.”

"There is something truly heartening about seeing local tradespeople and businesses play such a vital role in building the new Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital," explains Stacey Daub, President and CEO, Quinte Health. "Sullivan’s commitment to hiring local talent whenever possible is not just an investment in this project—it’s an investment in the people and businesses that make Prince Edward County so special. Knowing that this hospital is being built by the very community it will serve for generations to come is a point of immense pride and inspiration."

PECMHF’s Back the Build campaign is raising $30M to help build and equip a new hospital to serve residents and visitors in Prince Edward County. For more information and to lend your support, visit www.pecmhf.ca/back-the-build.

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Photo Left to Right:

Juan Arboleda, Project Coordinator, M. Sullivan & Son Ltd.

Andre Roy, Director of Pursuit, M. Sullivan & Son Ltd.

Alex McKinnon, Construction Manager, Otter Energy

Darci McCulloch, Owner, South Side Sanitary - Portable Toilet Rentals

Adam Busscher, Owner, Picton Home Hardware

Drew Harrison, President, Drew Harrison Haulage Ltd.

Jamie Miller, Owner, South Side Sanitary – Portable Toilet Rentals

Scott Wentworth, President, Wentworth Landscapes

Tyler Blower, President, Otter Energy

Geoff McDonald, Project Manager, M. Sullivan & Son Ltd.

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