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Hospital CEO outlines $35 million addition timeline; court reappoints hospital board member and hears tourism grant news
Summary
CEO Scott Thompson told the Russell County Fiscal Court the hospital expects to begin a new addition in April or May with a projected 16–18 month completion and an estimated cost of about $35 million; the court reappointed Steven Fletcher to the hospital board and tourism director Danielle Wilson reported a $30,000 'Trailtown' grant for Jamestown.
The Russell County Fiscal Court on April 14 reappointed Steven Fletcher to the hospital board and heard an update from hospital CEO Scott Thompson on planned construction. Thompson told the court work on a new hospital addition is anticipated to begin in April or May and be completed in roughly 16 to 18 months. He estimated the total cost at about $35 million and said the hospital has reduced its tax rate by 1% and expects to finance the project without additional county tax increases.
Judge Executive Randy Marcum moved to reappoint Steven Fletcher to a second term on the hospital board; Magistrate Steve Richardson seconded the motion and the court unanimously approved the reappointment.
In a separate update, Tourism Director Danielle Wilson said she had been awarded a $30,000 'Trailtown' grant for Jamestown; Wilson said the funds will be used to help restore the Greasy Creek project.
Why it matters: a multi-million-dollar hospital expansion affects local health-care capacity, county tax support and long-term capital planning; the tourism grant supports local restoration and recreation initiatives in Jamestown.
What’s next: construction schedules and financing details will be managed by hospital leadership and the hospital board; the county will retain oversight through its board appointments and permitting processes as applicable.
