The ACE Foundation has fulfilled its one million dollar pledge to Why it Matters ­— the campaign designed to help the hospital’s Redevelopment Project.

The announcement was made today by the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Trust (BHCT) which is continuing to finance the Acute Care Wing, set to open in September.

The construction project is the largest ever in Bermuda and the building took over four years to complete.

When opened, patients can expect a state-of-the-art facility matched by an enhanced level of clinical care, said a BHCT statement.

“ACE Foundation-Bermuda is proud to provide this grant to a landmark healthcare institution serving our Bermuda community. We are happy to contribute to the Why it Matters Campaign. This cause will help to strengthen the community in which we live and work,” said Rees Fletcher, Division President, ACE Bermuda.

The Why it Matters campaign was launched in 2011 with an ambitious fundraising goal of $40 million. To date, the campaign has raised over $31 million in cash and pledges.

Philip Butterfield, chairman of BHCT, added: “We are honoured to receive the generous $1 million donation from the ACE Foundation. We deeply appreciate the Foundation’s commitment to helping improve Bermuda’s hospital and healthcare delivery through the support of the Why it Matters campaign.”

The new Wing was designed “to support and enhance the Bermuda Hospitals Board’s objectives and healthcare delivery philosophy, with special attention to patient-focused care delivery, excellent patient outcomes, and a positive environment for clinicians and staff,” added the statement.

“Departments moving to the new Acute Care Wing are: Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency, Oncology (Cancer Care), Dialysis, Acute Surgical Wards, Acute Medical Wards, Day Surgery and Security.”