Parking rates are changing at some hospitals in Grey Bruce.
Brightshores Health System says in a release, they’re changing rates in Meaford, Owen Sound and Wiarton.
They say, “Like hospitals across the province, Brightshores continues to face significant financial pressures, including rising operating costs. Adjusting visitor parking rates is one of several steps being taken to manage these pressures.”
They explain, “Revenue generated from parking helps offset the costs of operating and maintaining parking facilities, including snow clearing, lighting, repairs and ongoing management. Once these costs are covered, additional revenue is reinvested directly into patient care and hospital services, helping us continue to provide high-quality care for our community.”
The hospital group says visitor parking rates were last adjusted in September 2022.
Among the changes, the day pass is increasing from $9 to $10.50. Updated pricing is available on our website:
The first 30 minutes of parking remains free.
Discounted rates continue to be available for multi-day visits and can be used on non-consecutive days. They are valid one year.
Patients currently receiving dialysis or oncology treatments are eligible for 30 daily parking passes at a reduced rate of $30. They are also valid for a period of one year.
Visitor parking rates at the Meaford, Owen Sound and Wiarton sites will be as follows:
$3.00 (Daily Max: $10.50)
Day Pass $10.50
5-Day Pass $26.00
10-Day Pass $52.00
30-Day Pass $63.50
*Dialysis Patients
$30/30 daily passes (no change)
*Oncology Patients
$30/30 daily passes (new)
They note, the reduced-rate parking passes are available for patients actively receiving dialysis or oncology treatment and will be provided through the clinical program and business office.