Pullman Regional Hospital’s board of commissioners has approved a $45 million master facilities plan to remodel and expand.
According to a news release, the project covers around 80,000 square feet and includes plans to relocate administrative services in an estimated 9,000 square feet of space; remodel about 17,000 square feet of space; and add approximately 54,000 square feet of patient care space.
During this week’s board meeting, commissioners reviewed finance options and a funding plan. The funding plan includes resources like $6 million to $12.5 million from philanthropy, grants and other sources, borrowing $10 million from hospital funding and $22.5 million to $29.5 million from a taxpayer bond.
A special public comment meeting is scheduled for July 14 to receive feedback for the project, and another special meeting for commissioners will occur July 26 to act on the funding plan. The bond filing deadline is Aug. 2, and if the funding plan is approved, which includes a taxpayer bond, a bond measure would be placed before Pullman votes Nov. 8. (Lewiston Tribune)
