A new medical clinic in Gimli is set to begin welcoming patients in the coming weeks, marking a major milestone for Lakeshore Health Services and its broader seniors campus development.
After months of construction, the new Lakeshore Medical and Wellness Clinic will begin operations in phases starting the week after Easter. Medical clinic services will open first, followed by the gradual introduction of professional services and a pharmacy over the next two to three months.
The phased approach is intended to ensure a smooth transition and avoid disruptions as services ramp up in the new facility.
Dr. Adeniyi Adegbesan, known locally as Dr. Ade, said the clinic will also be supported by new staff, including an assistant clinical manager who is already living in Gimli, along with two additional physicians expected to arrive in early May.
The clinic will serve as the hub for the next stage of development — a planned 100-unit supportive housing complex for seniors, to be built immediately west of the new building.
Planning work on that next phase is well underway. Geotechnical assessments are ongoing, while environmental studies have begun with one site visit already completed and another expected in the coming weeks. Lakeshore Health Services says its business planning is nearing completion as the project moves toward financing and pre-construction timelines.
Design work is also progressing, with contractors and specialists finalizing floor plans, building features and amenities. Groundbreaking for the supportive housing development is anticipated in early summer.
The building will feature prefabricated concrete construction designed for fire resistance, with Lakeshore Health Services indicating local and regional contractors will be given preference during the bidding process.
Once complete, the supportive housing complex will offer studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites, along with shared amenities such as a dining area and wellness centre. The development is intended to provide a transitional housing option for seniors who no longer wish to maintain a home but do not require full-time care.
“This is the next phase in providing a full continuum of care in Gimli,” Adegbesan said in an update. “It will allow seniors to remain in their community while receiving the level of support they need.”
The project is also expected to provide an economic boost to the region through construction activity and long-term employment in health care and support services, while helping reduce pressure on the broader health-care system by keeping seniors closer to home.
