St. David’s HealthCare is planning to start the design and permitting process of its new hospital in Leander in 2023 with construction to follow.

Though the organization has not selected an official name, the $182 million facility will be the first full-service hospital in Leander. St. David’s President and CEO David Huffstutler said it will help meet the growing community’s demand for health care.

The estimated completion timeline for the hospital at 601 St. David’s Loop is mid- to late 2025.