Information concerning the upcoming construction project:

Q: How much will the project cost? A: $21,325,000
Q: Will my taxes go up to pay for this? A: No, the project will be paid for from hospital revenues and not by taxes. No tax is levied now to go to the hospital.
Q: What will the project include? A: Infrastructure upgrade (boilers, chillers, etc)
1st & 2nd Floor renovation (ER, admitting, surgery)
Site improvement
Fixtures, furnishings, equipment (MRI, EMR)
Medical Office Building
= $4,065,000
= $6,040,000
= $1,600,000
= $4,450,000
= $5,170,000
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$21,325,000
 
Q: Why does this include a office building? A: Liberal is short of doctors and must compete with other communities to attract doctors. Many doctors are looking for convenient, modern office space. Liberal has no vacant medical office space near the hospital. SWMC has no office space on its property, which would offer convenient, comfortable and modern space.


New Construction