After careful consideration of construction bids, the timeline for Winner Regional Healthcare Center’s expansion and renovation project will alter slightly. While recent bids came in higher than hoped for and expected, the board of directors remains committed to moving forward with the project, albeit with slightly altered timelines. “We are as committed as ever to moving forward with our building project, but we are not okay with simply raising the total cost of the project,” said Brian Schaeffer, board president. “It is our responsibility to make financially responsible decisions and although we’re disappointed to delay construction, it is the right thing to do.”
The board is also committed to not cutting corners or scaling back on the magnitude of the project. Their plan is to deliver the originally planned for project, within budget, by advertising for bids a second time. This delays the start date for construction, but the hope is that bid amounts will be more within reason. Winner Regional CEO Kevin Coffey added, “There is a lot of building going on right now in both Winner and surrounding communities. While that’s great from a development perspective, it’s not so good for those who are building, as it raises prices.”
The project’s architects have been working to clarify construction plan details that should help bring in more accurate, lower bids. Local contractors are strongly encouraged to submit bids on the project and to reach out with any questions they may have that would assist them in submitting a bid. The goal is to still break ground sometime this year and fundraising efforts will continue to ramp up. Initial fundraising efforts have brought in over $1.2 million in pledges and donations.
If you would like to make a donation or have questions on the building project, please contact Foundation Director Jody Engel at (605) 842-7231.
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