The Dell Children’s Hospital of Central Texas, a resident of Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Redevelopment, appears as though it has been embraced by the Central Texas region on an impressive level. Since its opening in 2007, patient visits have increased by 67%, with 142,000 patient visits last year alone. Patient volumes were larger than expected, and the hospital responded to demand with action.
The hospital already had intentions to expand, but not for another few years. Plans to accelerate the development provided a nugget of Seton’s dedication to their clients’ welfare. The medical center’s addition will do more than provide another 72 much needed beds. Approximately 200 professional jobs will be created. It has already attracted top pediatric physicians and new special needs care capabilities for the hospital nationwide. Care specialties, such as epilepsy, neurology and cardiovascular are among them.
The Beck Group was selected to build the new 82,994sf tower, which was designed by Polkinghorn Group Architects. CCRD Partners, Bury+Partners and Datum Engineering were selected to provide an array of engineering services.
The new tower will open in 2013 and is seeking LEED platinum health care certification.
Sources:
- Building for the Future – Dell Children’s Third Bed Tower Project
- Austin Business Journal – Children’s Hospital to Grow
- Austin American Statesman – Dell Children’s adding third patient tower, mounting $30 million fundraising campaign
Angela Matthews
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