The first of 2,500 tons of structural steel started going up early this week at the construction site of the new Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital. Construction crews also continue to pour concrete at the new facility. To date, more than 65,000 of the anticipated 95,000 square feet of first level concrete have been poured since early May. All first floor slabs are expected to be poured in the next month.
A second steel crew and crane will begin construction on the main hospital tower next week. The tower will go up in three phases until top out, which is slated for late 2017.
The new facility is expected to open in 2019. To follow construction updates, including footage from a live web cam, visit letsbuildamazing.com.