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Commissioners court hears Parkland plan for Inland Port health center, cites 2028 completion target
Summary
Parkland and local leaders briefed the Dallas County Commissioners Court on an Inland Port Health Center intended to improve primary care access in Lancaster, Hutchins and Wilmer; county officials praised the project and highlighted transportation and jobs connections, with an initial 8,500-sq-ft facility and a potential buildout to 20–22k sq ft and a target completion by 2028.
Parkland Health and local officials presented the Commissioners Court with an update on a planned Inland Port Health Center intended to increase access to community-oriented primary care in the county’s rapidly growing inland port corridor.
Commissioner John Wiley Price introduced the presentation and thanked Parkland’s board and staff for site selection work. Mayor Pettit of Wilmer and Parkland representatives described the site choice, projected facility footprint and community outreach. "This project will improve proximity to care," Price said, noting the facility will serve Lancaster, Hutchins and Wilmer residents and complement Federally Qualified Health Centers in nearby cities.
Speakers said Parkland’s initial buildout will begin with roughly 8,500 square feet with potential expansion to 20,000–22,000 square feet as demand grows. Parkland representatives said acquisition is complete and preconstruction is underway, with a target on-the-ground completion date by 2028. Officials also emphasized the importance of transportation access and cited coordination with regional transit partners and the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
Commissioners and city officials framed the center as a part of economic development for the Inland Port corridor, which speakers said has seen rapid industrial growth and new jobs, including data center investment. The court voiced support and moved to include this item among presentations; related funding and contract items were addressed later on the consent agenda and motions.
County officials said the project is expected to complement other county COPC (community-oriented primary care) sites planned near Dallas College campuses and community centers, and will be integrated into county health and human services planning. No additional appropriation was voted at the moment; the court asked Parkland and county staff to return with more detailed budget and timeline materials as the preconstruction phase advances.
