Construction could start as soon as this August on a third wing to the Inspira Mullica Hill hospital, as well as a separate “overbuild” or upper floor to expand the maternity care department.
The proposed wing is a five-story tower with 150,000 square feet, while the overbuild floor is another 18,000 square feet. This is the most extensive change of the hospital since it opened in November 2019.
Hospital representatives said the construction is necessary because demand has greatly exceeded the growth projections that shaped the original planning. And demand appears likely to grow and evolve, said Michelle Marshall, an Inspira Vice President.
“And it’s actually starting to create significant challenges for us,” Marshall said. “So, we’re seeing multiple days a month where our beds are at capacity.