Construction firm Robins & Morton joined AdventHealth to celebrate the topping out of the new AdventHealth Auburndale ER on July 24 in Auburndale, Florida.
The milestone celebrates the placement of the building’s final structural beam and continued work on a facility designed to improve access to care.
The 13,000-square-foot facility, being built at 1036 US Highway 92 West in Auburndale, will feature 12 private exam rooms, advanced imaging including X-ray, CT, and ultrasound, and a full-service lab to provide prompt test results. Families can also expect pediatric emergency care, pharmacy services, and respiratory therapy.
“With the massive growth in Polk County, it is essential that we continue to work to ensure our community has access to exceptional emergency care close to where they live when they need it most,” said Jennifer Wandersleben, CEO for AdventHealth Southwest Florida region. “This new ER in Auburndale is about giving families living in and around this area peace of mind. We’re delighted to take this latest step and further grow our footprint here and be part of this amazing community.”
The facility is also expected to create more than 35 new jobs.
Robins & Morton is the general contractor for the project, the latest in the longtime partnership between AdventHealth and Robins & Morton. HuntonBrady is the architect.
“Reaching this topping out milestone on the AdventHealth Auburndale ER is a meaningful moment for our team and for the Auburndale community,” Robins & Morton Division Manager Todd Watson said. “This new facility reflects the kind of thoughtful, patient-centered care environment that AdventHealth is known for delivering. We are proud of the work our team has put into this project and look forward to seeing it open its doors to serve the people of this community.”
The facility is scheduled to open to new patients early next year.