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New VA Hospital Construction Updates

Updated Biweekly

February 2024 Construction Updates

  • Foundation pours have been completed for the South Parking Deck.
  • A crane will be moved into place for upcoming work on the South Parking Deck in the next few
    weeks. The crane will be used to place precast portions of the structure.
  • Wall pours for the Southwest sanitary tank are currently taking place.
  • Fireproofing of the West Bar of the medical facility is ongoing.
  • Exterior metal wall framing is complete for the north side of the West Bar of the medical facility
    and continues on the west side of the structure.
  • Decking in the East Bar of the medical facility is ongoing.
  • Barrier cabling continues to be installed in the North Parking Deck.
  • Steel erection on the Central Utility Plant in the southwest portion of the site is complete.
  • Work continues on both the Eastern Electrical Building near the USACE trailer and the Western
  • Electrical Building just north of the North Parking Garage.
    Concrete deck placement continues for the western portion of the medical center.
  • The installation of underground utilities continues across the site.
  • Structural steel continues to be delivered to the site.


Additional notes:
If you have specific questions about the construction of the new medical center, please send us
an email at LOUVAMCconstruction@usace.army.mil. For the most recent information on the project,
please visit www.va.gov/louisville-health-care/programs/new-robley-rex-va-medical-ce….


 

March 2024 Construction Updates

  • Foundation pours have been completed for the South Parking Deck.
  • A crane will be moved into place for upcoming work on the South Parking Deck in the next few
    weeks. The crane will be used to place precast portions of the structure.
  • Wall pours for the Southwest sanitary tank are currently taking place.
  • Fireproofing of the West Bar of the medical facility is ongoing.
  • Exterior metal wall framing is complete for the north side of the West Bar of the medical facility
    and continues on the west side of the structure.
  • Decking in the East Bar of the medical facility is ongoing.
  • Barrier cabling continues to be installed in the North Parking Deck.
  • Steel erection on the Central Utility Plant in the southwest portion of the site is complete.
  • Work continues on both the Eastern Electrical Building near the USACE trailer and the Western
  • Electrical Building just north of the North Parking Garage.
    Concrete deck placement continues for the western portion of the medical center.
  • The installation of underground utilities continues across the site.
  • Structural steel continues to be delivered to the site.


Additional notes:
If you have specific questions about the construction of the new medical center, please send us
an email at LOUVAMCconstruction@usace.army.mil. For the most recent information on the project,
please visit www.va.gov/louisville-health-care/programs/new-robley-rex-va-medical-ce….


 

April 2024 Construction Updates

  • Construction of the South Parking Deck continues with placement of pre-cast panels being installed. 
  • Work continues on placing the roof portion of the sanitary tank in the southwest corner of the property. 
  • Exterior metal wall framing continues on the west and south side of the West Bar of the medical facility. 
  • Utility work and metal rough outs of walls are taking place in the West Bar of the medical facility. 
  • Decking and concrete placement in the East Bar of the medical facility is ongoing. 
  • Barrier cabling and utility installation continue to be installed in the North Parking Deck. 
  • Central Utility Plant continues to have utilities and equipment installation ongoing. 
  • Work continues on both the Eastern Electrical Building near the USACE trailer and the Western Electrical Building just north of the North Parking Garage. 
  • The installation of underground utilities continues across the site. 
  • Structural steel continues to be delivered to the site. 

     

Additional notes:
If you have specific questions about the construction of the new medical center, please send us
an email at LOUVAMCconstruction@usace.army.mil. For the most recent information on the project,
please visit www.va.gov/louisville-health-care/programs/new-robley-rex-va-medical-ce….


 

May 2024 Construction Updates

  • Installation of fuel tanks on the west side of the medical facility continues. 
  • Utility work continues in the south portion of the site. 
  • Work on the loading dock and laundry work on the west side of the medical facility will begin soon. 
  • Work on a water tower will begin in the next few weeks on the north side of the site. 
  • Construction of the South Parking Deck continues with placement of pre-cast panels being installed. 
  • Work continues on placing the roof portion of the sanitary tank in the southwest corner of the property. 
  • Exterior metal wall framing continues on the west and south side of the West Bar of the medical facility. 
  • Utility work and metal rough outs of walls are taking place in the West Bar of the medical facility. 
  • Decking and concrete placement in the East Bar of the medical facility is ongoing. 
  • Utility installation continues to be installed in the North Parking Deck. 
  • Central Utility Plant continues to have utilities and equipment installation ongoing. 
  • Work continues on both the Eastern Electrical Building near the USACE trailer and the Western Electrical Building just north of the North Parking Garage. 
  • The installation of underground utilities continues across the site. 
  • Structural steel continues to be delivered to the site. 

 

Additional notes:
If you have specific questions about the construction of the new medical center, please send us
an email at LOUVAMCconstruction@usace.army.mil. For the most recent information on the project,
please visit www.va.gov/louisville-health-care/programs/new-robley-rex-va-medical-ce….


 

June 2024 Construction Updates

• Installation of fuel tanks on the west side of the medical facility continues. 

• Utility work continues in the south portion of the site. 

• Work on the loading dock and laundry on the west side of the medical facility will begin soon. 

• Work on a water tower foundation will begin in the next few weeks on the north side of the site. 

• Construction of the South Parking Structure continues with placement of pre-cast panels being installed. 

• Work continues on placing the roof portion of the sanitary tank in the southwest corner of the property. 

• Exterior metal wall framing continues on the west and south side of the West Bar of the medical facility. 

• Interior framing and utility rough in is taking place in the West Bar of the medical facility. 

• Decking and concrete placement in the East Bar of the medical facility is ongoing. 

• Utility installation continues to be installed in the North Parking Structure. 

• Central Utility Plant continues to have utilities and equipment installation ongoing. 

• Work continues on both the Eastern Electrical Building near the USACE trailer and the Western Electrical Building just north of the North Parking Structure. 

• The installation of underground utilities continues across the site. 

 

Additional notes:
If you have specific questions about the construction of the new medical center, please send us
an email at LOUVAMCconstruction@usace.army.mil. For the most recent information on the project,
please visit www.va.gov/louisville-health-care/programs/new-robley-rex-va-medical-ce….


 

July 2024 Construction Updates

• Utility work continues in the south portion of the site. 

• Work on the loading dock and laundry on the west side of the medical facility will begin soon. 

• Work on a water tower foundation is ongoing on the north side of the site. 

• Construction of the South Parking Structure continues with placement of pre-cast panels being installed. 

• Work continues on placing the roof portion of the sanitary tank in the southwest corner of the property. 

• Exterior metal wall framing continues on the west and south side of the West Bar of the medical facility. 

• Interior framing and utility rough in is taking place in the East and West Bars of the medical facility. 

• Decking and concrete placement in the East Bar of the medical facility is ongoing. 

• Utility installation continues to be installed in the North Parking Structure. 

• Central Utility Plant continues to have utilities and equipment installation ongoing. 

• Work continues on both the Eastern Electrical Building near the USACE trailer and the Western Electrical Building just north of the North Parking Structure. 

• The installation of underground utilities continues across the site. 

 

Additional notes:
If you have specific questions about the construction of the new medical center, please send us
an email at LOUVAMCconstruction@usace.army.mil. For the most recent information on the project,
please visit www.va.gov/louisville-health-care/programs/new-robley-rex-va-medical-ce….


 

September 2024 Construction Updates

  • Work on a water tower is ongoing on the north side of the site. 
  • The installation of photovoltaic (solar) panels continues at the North Parking Structure. 
  • Work on the loading dock and laundry on the west side of the medical facility has begun. 
  • Pre-cast panel installation on the South Parking Structure is complete and concrete slab on grade placements are taking place. 
  • Work on the sanitary tank in the southwest corner of the property is complete. 
  • Utilities and equipment installation at the Central Utility Plant continues, as well as exterior masonry. 
  • Utility work continues in the south portion of the site. 
  • Exterior metal wall framing continues on the west and south side of the West Bar of the medical facility. 
  • Interior framing and utility rough in is taking place in the East and West Bars of the medical facility. 
  • Decking and concrete placement in the East Bar of the medical facility is ongoing. 
  • Utility installation continues to be installed in the North Parking Structure. 
  • Work continues on both the Eastern Electrical Building near the USACE trailer and the Western Electrical Building just north of the North Parking Structure. 

 

Additional notes:
If you have specific questions about the construction of the new medical center, please send us
an email at LOUVAMCconstruction@usace.army.mil. For the most recent information on the project,
please visit www.va.gov/louisville-health-care/programs/new-robley-rex-va-medical-ce….


 

October 2024 Construction Updates

  • Work on a water tower on the north side of the site is nearing completion. 
  • The installation of photovoltaic (solar) panels continues at the North Parking Structure. 
  • Work on the loading dock and laundry on the west side of the medical facility continues. 
  • Slab on grade placements are taking place South Parking Structure. 
  • Masonry continues to be placed on the Central Utility Plant exterior. 
  • Utilities and equipment installation at the Central Utility Plant continues, as well as exterior masonry. 
  • Utility work continues in the south portion of the site. 
  • Exterior metal wall framing continues on the west and south side of the West Bar of the medical facility. 
  • Interior framing and utility rough in, is taking place in the East and West Bars of the medical facility. 
  • Decking and concrete placement in the East Bar of the medical facility is ongoing. 
  • Utility installation continues to be installed in the North Parking Structure. 
  • Work continues on both the Eastern Electrical Building near the USACE trailer and the Western Electrical Building just north of the North Parking Structure. 

 

Additional notes:
If you have specific questions about the construction of the new medical center, please send us
an email at LOUVAMCconstruction@usace.army.mil. For the most recent information on the project,
please visit www.va.gov/louisville-health-care/programs/new-robley-rex-va-medical-ce….


 

November 2024 Construction Updates

• Work on the connections for the water tower on the north side of the site is nearing completion.
• Permanent power connection to the switchgear at the Western Electrical Building has been completed.
• The installation of photovoltaic (solar) panels continues at the North Parking Structure.
• Work on the loading dock and laundry on the west side of the medical facility continues.
• Slab on grade placements are taking place at the South Parking Structure.
•Utilities and equipment installation at the Central Utiility Plant continues, as well as exterior masonry.
•Utility work continues in the south portion of the site.
•Exterior metal wall framing continues on the west and south side of the West Bar of the medical facility.
•Interior framing and utility rough in is taking place in the East and West Bars of the medical facility.
•Decking and concrete placement in the East Bar of the medical facility is ongoing.
•Utility installation continues to be installed in the North Parking Structure.
•Work continues on both the Eastern Electrical Building near the USACE trailer and the Western Electrical Building just north of the North Parking Structure.
 

Additional notes:
If you have specific questions about the construction of the new medical center, please send us an email at LOUVAMCconstruction@usace.army.mil. For the most recent information on the project, please visit www.va.gov/louisville-health-care/programs/new-robley-rex-va-medical-ce….