The development was first announced in a news release on Nov. 21, with an expected completion date before the end of 2026.
“The expansion will create an additional 150 jobs, which includes doctors and nurses,” said George Kovacik, director of external communications for Memorial Hermann, in an email.
In addition to the new jobs created, the investment project includes expanding one of the existing towers, adding new medical and surgical beds, new universal beds and a new neonatal intensive care unit, according to the release.
The expansion will also develop other types of “related infrastructure to expand inpatient, outpatient, ancillary and support capacity to meet the growing population demand in the Sugar Land market,” Kovacik said.
The growth is an essential stride towards fulfilling the requirements of a burgeoning Fort Bend County, which boasts a growing population of 858,527 individuals, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The county is projected to hit one million residents by 2027, according to the release.
The project is expected to expand the capacity of the hospital’s catheterization lab and key outpatient areas to include emergency department rooms, operating rooms, endoscopy suites, CT and X-ray capabilities, and parking, Community Impact previously reported.
“The expansion of the emergency room has not yet begun, while the medical plaza is currently under construction,” Kovacik said.
