Demolition work is now underway in the future area that will house the Salem Township Hospital emergency and operating room areas. Hospital CEO James Timpe says no surprises have been found.
“Demolition has been underway for about three weeks, and we’re seeing the area downstairs that used to be the rural health center is being cleared out,” Timpe said. “It’s looking good, and we should have a plan from our architect in a couple of weeks. They’ll send that out for bids, and we’ll see if we can come in under budget.”
The hospital board earlier capped the cost of the project at $17 million.
Timpe notes there are lots of poles holding up the upper stories in the area that has been cleared for new construction, but the renovation plans can incorporate the poles.
