Healthcare in Cambridge is getting a big boost.
$3 million is being spent on renovations to the iconic, landmark building at 20 Hobson Street, right on the banks of the Grand River, to create The Dickson Medical Centre.
The new medical centre will be home to several medical services, including neurology, diabetes treatment, cardiology, respirology, and prosthetics.
Family and urgent care doctors will also be on site as well as a pharmacy.
"Having an urgent care clinic in a residential neighbourhood is good news as many people still don't have a family physician," said Ward 5 Councillor Pam Wolf.
"This is beneficial to people who call this area home. This will also ease the strain on our local hospital."
Alongside its available medical services, Dickson Medical Centre will also conduct research and clinical trials.
The medical centre is set to open its doors by January of 2023, following 6 months of renovations.
