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Check out the progress on our new Connersville facility at 2500 Park Road.




Project Timeline

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Sept. 26, 2022
2
Oct. 19, 2022
3
November 2023
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March 11, 2024
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Aug. 15, 2024
6
Spring 2026
a group of people marching with a large banner

1
Governing Board approves plans

The Reid Health Governing Board gave its approval for a new state-of-the-art campus in Connersville, a $100 million investment that will replace the current building at 1941 Virginia Ave. The new facility will be built at the former Kmart property, 2500 Park Road.

a group of people wearing hardhats and standing on a construction site

2
Community gathers for groundbreaking

Community leaders, students, Boy Scouts, and more gathered to help mark the formal beginning of the project with a groundbreaking ceremony.

a building with cars parked in front

3
City's Board of Zoning Appeals approves site plan

The City of Connersville's Board of Zoning Appeals signed off on the site plan, clearing the way for work to begin once the weather and other logistics made it possible.

construction equipment at a work site

4
Site work gets under way

Work at the site of the new campus officially began.

a large crane lifting a large piece of metal

5
Steel work begins

The first beams were put into place as the building began to take shape.

a room with white couches and a green wall

6
New campus ready to open

The projected completion date for the new facility is spring 2026.

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March 29, 2024
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on March 29, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on March 29, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on March 29, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on March 29, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on March 29, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on April 5, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on April 5, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on April 5, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on April 5, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on April 5, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on April 19, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on April 19, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on April 19, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on April 19, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on April 24, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on April 24, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on April 24, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on May 16, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on May 16, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on May 16, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on May 16, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on May 16, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on May 30, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on May 30, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on May 30, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on May 30, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on June 4, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on June 4, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on June 4, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on June 4, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on June 11, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on June 11, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on June 11, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on June 11, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on June 18, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on June 18, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on June 18, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on June 18, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on July 19, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on July 19, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on July 19, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on July 19, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on July 19, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on July 23, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on July 23, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on July 23, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 6, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 6, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 6, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 6, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 6, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 6, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 6, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 13, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 13, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 13, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 13, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 13, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 13, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 13, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 21, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 21, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 21, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 22, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 22, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 22, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 22, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 22, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 22, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 27, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 27, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 27, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Aug. 27, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 3, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 3, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 3, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 10, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 10, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 10, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 10, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 10, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 17, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 17, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 17, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 17, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 17, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 17, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 17, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 17, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 17, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 17, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 24, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 24, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 24, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 24, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 24, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 24, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 24, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 24, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 24, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Sept. 24, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 1, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 1, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 1, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 1, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 1, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 1, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 1, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 8, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 8, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 8, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 8, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 8, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 8, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 8, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 8, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 8, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 8, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 8, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 9, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 9, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 9, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 29, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 29, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 29, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 29, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 29, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 29, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 29, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 29, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 29, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 29, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Oct. 29, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 5, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 5, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 5, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 5, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 5, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 5, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 5, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 5, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 5, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 5, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 5, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 7, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 7, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 7, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 7, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 7, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 7, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 7, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 7, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 7, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 12, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 12, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 12, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 12, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 12, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 12, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 12, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 12, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 12, 2024.
Work continues on Reid Health's new campus in Connersville on Nov. 12, 2024.

Connersville Project FAQ

What's being done?
Reid Health is building a new campus in Connersville at the site of the former Kmart store, 2500 Park Road. The new facility is planned to be a two-story, 106,715-square-foot building with more than 400 parking spaces and a helipad. The total investment will be $100 million.
Why is Reid building a new facility?
This is the most efficient, cost-effective solution for the problems presented by the aging current building. The Virginia Avenue complex, as it now sits, represents 100 years’ worth of construction and renovation projects, from the original sections on the north end of the site to the most recent addition built in the 1990s. The result is a location that can’t easily be remade to meet the needs of a modern healthcare facility.

Some sections sit unused because of the prohibitive costs associated with necessary renovations. Others, such as the Emergency Department, are simply too small. Then there’s the expensive repairs needed for HVAC equipment, the roof, windows, and other systems that are either at the end of their lifecycle or already past it.
How is this project being funded?
The new facility will primarily be funded through a tax-exempt bond finance issue. This plan was approved by Reid’s Governing Board and funded in July 2022. It’s more cost effective and prudent to pay for the project through tax-exempt bond service than to use cash reserves. The project also will include an element of philanthropic support.
What will the new building look like?
The new facility will be a state-of-the-art healthcare campus. The two-story building will have a primarily brick exterior with a comfortable, healing environment in the interior. The north side of the building will house the Emergency Department. The helipad will be placed on the northeast side of the building, adjacent to the emergency room. 
What services will be offered there?
The 106,715-square-foot facility is designed to meet the community’s diverse healthcare needs. The project includes an Emergency Department with an adjacent helipad, radiology services, laboratory services, and a mix of primary and several specialty care options. Our team from Whitewater Valley Primary Care will move from their current location to the new campus. A few of the specialty services planned to be available at the new facility include cardiology, oncology, OB/GYN, orthopedics, podiatry, audiology, wound healing, and ear, nose, and throat.
Will inpatient care be available at the new facility?
No. When Reid Health acquired most of Fayette Regional’s assets in 2019, we made a promise to the community to maintain access to a variety of high-quality -- and, importantly, sustainable -- healthcare services. We believe the new facility will deliver on that promise. Unfortunately, the costs of offering inpatient care in a community such as Connersville and Fayette County is not sustainable. This is what led to the financial difficulties that forced Fayette Regional into bankruptcy. It’s important for us to learn from history and build a sustainable facility that can serve the Fayette County community for generations.
What will happen with those services that are offered at the Virginia Avenue facility but aren't currently in the plans for the new campus?
We're exploring other possible solutions in the Connersville and Fayette County market for those services.
Will there be a dietary department with a cafeteria in the new facility?
There'll be food options through vendors with areas to sit and eat, but there won't be a formal dietary department orcafeteria.
Does the $100 million project cost include new equipment such as imaging, rehab, and laboratory machines?
Yes,the $100 million investment includes construction costs as well as equipment purchases. 
On the east side beyond the electric poles, there's ground that has been used by the Fayette County Fair Board for years. Will they be able to continue to use it? 
This portion of the property allows us to place a helipad on the site. The FAA mandates a certain amount of distance around the pad for safety reasons, and the clear space required uses a large portion of the ground that previously had been used by the fair board. Reid’s director of engineering is working with fair board members and Duke Energy to explore options to relocate the panels and electric feeds to the fairgrounds.
Will local companies be used on the project?
Reid is working with architectural firm HKS to design the new campus. HKS is a worldwide company and widely recognized as the premier healthcare design firm in the United States.

Skanska USA Building Inc. and joint venture partner Shook Construction will serve as the primary construction partner. Shook and Reid Health have a long history of successful projects including the construction of new Primary & Specialty Care facilities in Winchester and Brookville. Shook is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, and has offices located in Richmond. 

As with any Reid project, we choose to work with local contractors whenever possible, and we look forward to having local participation in the building of this facility.
What will happen to the Virginia Avenue building?
Once the new facility is in use, the Virginia Avenue building will be torn down. The site will be leveled and made ready for a new use, which will be determined at a later time by the Reid Health Board of Governors with community input. Before the current facility is demolished, there’ll be an opportunity for the public to tour the building one final time. This page will be updated with details about that event once they’ve been finalized.

Previous Building UP announcements

Governing Board approves plans for new state-of-the-art campus in Connersville

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Reid Health breaks ground on new Connersville facility project

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Work continues to start construction on new campus in Connersville

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Site work under way on Reid's new Connersville campus

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Reid Health celebrates 5 years of improvements in Connersville

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