Building UP* in Connersville
Big things are happening in Connersville!
Reid Health has big plans for our presence in the city of Connersville, plans that will keep us in the community for generations to come.
Our Governing Board has given approval for a new state-of-the-art campus, a $100 million-plus investment that represents our continued commitment to the community now and well into the future. The new facility will replace the current building at 1941 Virginia Ave. and give the region access to top-level, state-of-the-art care tailored to the needs of Fayette County.
This page will provide regular updates about the project. This will include news about construction timelines, planned healthcare services to be available once the new building opens, and celebration events. There is also an area where you can submit questions about the project.
This is an exciting time for all of us at Reid Health, and we hope the residents of Connersville, Fayette County, and beyond are just as excited. We remain committed to this community, and we can't wait to see what we can accomplish together.
Craig Kinyon, Reid Health President/CEO
Site work under way on new Connersville campus
Site work began March 11 on our new campus in Connersville with the facility expected to be up and running by summer 2026. Final approval of project plans came late last year from the city's Board of Zoning Appeals, clearing the way for work to start at 2500 Park Road once the weather and other logistics made it possible.
Since announcing the project, we've been working with our construction partners -- Skanska USA Building Inc., Shook Construction, and architectural firm HKS -- as well as city officials to finalize the design of the building and help avoid any potential hurdles once construction began.
"This is a complex project with a large number of details that had to be considered before we could begin the actual work. It's been a pleasure working with city, county, and economic development leaders to get to this point." -- Jeff Cook, Director of Engineering at Reid Health
Project Timeline
1
Governing Board approves plans
The Reid Health Governing Board gave its approval for a new state-of-the-art campus in Connersville, a $100 million investment that will replace the current building at 1941 Virginia Ave. The new facility will be built at the former Kmart property, 2500 Park Road.
2
Community gathers for groundbreaking
Community leaders, students, Boy Scouts, and more gathered to help mark the formal beginning of the project with a groundbreaking ceremony.
3
City's Board of Zoning Appeals approves site plan
The City of Connersville's Board of Zoning Appeals signed off on the site plan, clearing the way for work to begin once the weather and other logistics made it possible.
4
Site work gets under way
Work at the site of the new campus officially began.
5
New campus ready to open
The projected completion date for the new facility is spring 2026.
Connersville Project FAQ
Some sections sit unused because of the prohibitive costs associated with necessary renovations. Others, such as the Emergency Department, are simply too small. Then there’s the expensive repairs needed for HVAC equipment, the roof, windows, and other systems that are either at the end of their lifecycle or already past it.
Skanska USA Building Inc. and joint venture partner Shook Construction will serve as the primary construction partner. Shook and Reid Health have a long history of successful projects including the construction of new Primary & Specialty Care facilities in Winchester and Brookville. Shook is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, and has offices located in Richmond.
As with any Reid project, we choose to work with local contractors whenever possible, and we look forward to having local participation in the building of this facility.