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Port Royal announces VA clinic for Rebow Road site; groundbreaking expected in spring
Summary
Mayor announced a VA clinic will be built on Rebow Road (site of former Seattle apartments) with a planned groundbreaking in May–June 2026 and an approximate 18‑month buildout, providing local outpatient services for veterans.
Mayor (speaker 1) told the council the town has secured a VA clinic to be built on Rebow Road at the site of the former Seattle apartments and that officials were "holding their breath" for the award until it arrived.
"It's going to be a great, amenity for our veterans, for their families," the mayor said, emphasizing the clinic is outpatient (no overnight beds) and therefore will not generate 24‑hour ambulance traffic. Council discussed neighborhood impacts and staff said the town will communicate with nearby residents during construction.
Staff and council provided a tentative timeline: a May–June 2026 groundbreaking, an estimated 18‑month construction schedule and a target opening in early 2028, weather permitting. Council noted the clinic is expected to add roughly 90–100 jobs to the area and is viewed as a long‑term community asset rather than a high‑impact, round‑the‑clock facility.
Council members discussed coordination with related projects — for example, using the construction window to address nearby pedestrian crossings and other streetscape elements while contractors are on site. Staff said they will keep residents informed about construction timing and mitigation measures.
