SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. (WOOD) – A new $22 million hospital is under construction in South Haven that will replace an aging facility first built in the 1940s.
The Bronson South Haven Hospital project is a month ahead of schedule at its new site, which is located next to the existing hospital. Crews are working to finish the foundation before the winter weather begins.
“We did a study two years ago and we looked at if we stayed in this facility for years to come, what would it take and after we studied it, we found out it would be $40 million to $60 million.”
According to Senior Vice President Kirk Richardson, the cost of renovating the current building would have been too expensive. Richardson serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer with Bronson South Haven.
The new design will have more open areas with natural light and will fit into the overall look of other new Bronson Hospital buildings.
Energy efficient LED lighting and windows will be used throughout the building and will reduce utility bills. The building is being designed to last and serve the community for many decades to come.
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