Some area hospitals will benefit from a provincial initiative aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gases.
Sydenham District Hospital in Wallaceburg will receive the lion’s share of the local funding – a total of $1.5-million.
That money will be used to upgrade the heating and cooling generation system at the hospital, and improve the internal air flow.
The Chatham hospital will receive $250,000 for roofing and exterior window upgrades .
Windsor Regional Hospital is getting $150,000 for roofing repairs and upgrades.
Erie Shores Health Care in Leamington will also receive $70,000 to replace lighting equipment.
The money is part of the Ontario government’s $2.4-million program for energy efficiency projects.
