Dell Children's North Medical Center celebrated a construction milestone March 2 with the final steel beam added to the new pediatric hospital in Northwest Austin. The hospital is scheduled to open in 2023.
The steel beam, which was signed by the construction team, was added to the hospital during a ceremonial topping-out event. Officials from Dell Children's and JE Dunn Construction and the development's construction team gathered to commemorate the milestone.
Cathy Heckenlively, the medical center's chief administrative officer, said the new hospital is part of Dell Children's and Ascension's plan to serve the youngest Central Texans. The pediatric hospital will have 36 beds, trauma services, two operating rooms, endoscopy rooms, a Ronald McDonald suite and an additional floor for growth of up to 72 more beds.
"This investment is going to allow the children of this area to stay closer to home to receive specialized pediatric care," Heckenlively said.
