The price of parking at Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital (HGMH) in Alexandria is increasing.
Beginning April 1, the hospital’s public parking fee will rise from five dollars to six dollars for a 24-hour period. According to the hospital, this is the first change to parking rates in more than a decade, with the last increase taking place in 2015.
Under the updated rates, visitors will continue to receive a 15-minute grace period. Parking between 16 and 60 minutes will cost four dollars, while the daily maximum will be set at six dollars. Monthly parking passes will be available for $60, along with a five-dollar refundable deposit.
Parking payments can be made at two pay stations located at the pool entrance and near the business office by the main entrance.
Hospital officials say the increase is intended to help cover rising costs associated with maintaining the parking facilities. Revenue from parking goes toward expenses such as snow removal, lighting, security, and general upkeep.
“We recognize that hospital visits can be stressful, and we have worked to keep parking rates affordable for as long as possible,” said HGMH President and CEO Robert Alldred-Hughes. “This adjustment allows us to continue maintaining our parking areas to ensure safety, accessibility, and reliability for everyone who visits our facility.”
The hospital says it remains focused on balancing affordability with the need to maintain safe and accessible services for the community.
