Sending a clear message that delays will cost money and threaten health care services, Cottage Health System officials on Thursday pushed the city to let them move swiftly on building a $407 million new regional hospital.
Construction on the estimated nine-year project could begin in the spring, but first Cottage must get past city environmental review and some neighborhood concerns about construction, traffic and environmental effects.
With costs soaring and anticipated increases in steel prices, Cottage is looking to get approval soon.
"You'd save our community precious resources by moving this project along in a timely manner," said Chief Executive Officer Ron Werft, during an environmental hearing before the Planning Commission.
"We believe this project is different than any other project that has come before you."
Posted by gandlwoods at December 3, 2004 08:47 AM