Texas Hospital Breaks Ground on $778 Million Tower

SAN ANTONIO — A groundbreaking ceremony for a new $778 million trauma tower at Bexar County’s University Hospital was held on Friday, Jan. 21, with five surviving patients from the hospital turning the first dirt.

 

The new 10-story tower at University Hospital will include a new and expanded emergency center, two floors of operating suites and single-patient hospital rooms, expanding the current space to a two million square-foot area, 713-bed facility.

 

The new tower is part of the county’s $899 million Capital Improvement Program.

 

In addition to the hospital’s need to expand and renovate to meet patient needs, the project will also be a “shot in the arm” to the Bexar County economy since as much work as possible will be done by local businesses and subcontractors, according to the hospital.

 

In addition to the University Hospital project, the county also plans to “transform” the Robert B. Green Campus Downtown, according to a statement.

 

Broaddus & Associates, an Austin, Texas-based planning firm, will serve as the project manager.