Cobourg, ON – April 10, 2026 – Following a recent productive virtual tour with the Ministry of Long-Term Care—part of the Ministry’s licensing and approvals process—work is underway at the new Golden Plough Lodge to address all final operational readiness requirements.
Project teams are actively addressing items that came forward through the Ministry review to ensure all regulatory requirements and standards are met prior to the next step in the approvals process: the in-person Ministry inspection.
Given the coordination required across multiple partners to complete this work and arrange for the inspection—including Ministry officials, contractors, GPL and County staff, and relocation specialists—the previously targeted May 3 move-in date will be adjusted.
Northumberland County is working closely with all partners to complete remaining requirements and confirm an updated transition timeline. The County looks forward to sharing an official move-in date as soon as this is confirmed, following the Ministry inspection taking place in the near future. We look forward to welcoming residents home and staff to their new workplace as this next phase is completed.
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