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BY GRANT CRAWFORD & HALEY MCLEOD
Baylor Scott & White expansion moves ahead The Round Rock Baylor Scott & White Medical Center has reached a construction milestone for its $220 million expansion. What’s happening? The medical center recently reached the top-o phase of construction for a new tower. Located near the existing medical facility cam- pus at 300 University Blvd., the new building and expansion of the medical center will include: • An expanded emergency room
“[Round Rock] is a very business-friendly environment while providing close proximity to the major economic centers of activity in the Greater Austin area.” MIN JUNG KIM, MSS INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT Williamson County Economic Develop- ment Partnership, said Samsung will need roughly 150 more suppliers within an hour’s distance from its Taylor site. Samsung supplier chooses Round Rock MSS International, a supplier of gas sensor and piping to Samsung’s semiconductor supply chain, recently purchased o ce space in Round Rock. What else? Dave Porter, executive director of
Google Fiber kicks o Round Rock construction Google Fiber crews began installing ber-optic cables in a few Round Rock neighborhoods in January, with the goal of bringing high-speed internet access to residents by the end of 2024, according to company representatives. The details Representatives said construction started east of I-35 in neighborhoods along SH 45, Gattis School Road and Park Lane. Residents in some of these neighborhoods could see construction of the ber lines throughout the area over the next month. What residents should know Residents may see signs for construction and parking signs along neighborhood streets at least two days before construction begins. Construction will take place from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily.
Townhomes coming to downtown by 2025 Monarch on Main, an upcoming town- home development just o East Main Street in Round Rock, broke ground Dec. 6. Two-minute impact The complex will consist of 60 two-story townhomes with garages and a few com- munity amenities, such as a park area with barbecue pits, said Bryan Bell, vice president of land acquisition PulteGroup’s Central Texas division. “We’re excited to bring [townhomes] here and hopefully provide some of that missing middle [income] housing of a more attainable rst-time home in Round Rock,” Bell said. Construction will take up to one year, with sales expected to begin by late 2024.
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Emergency department visits are expected to grow nearly 19% by 2025, according to a BSWH 2022 report.
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Residents should receive a Google Fiber door hanger on their front door notifying them of construction. Crews will mark construction zones with spray paint and ags. If there are issues during construction, resi- dents are asked to call 877-454-6959 to notify the Google Fiber team. Residents can enter their home or business address at www. ber.google.com to be noti ed when service will become available in their area.
Construction is expected to be completed in 2026. More details According to an annual report produced by the facility, Baylor Scott & White is the largest not-for- pro t health care system in Texas. The corporation regularly conducts community assessment surveys to understand the speci c health needs of the communities it serves. Emergency department visits are expected to grow nearly 19% by 2025, according to an annual report published by BSWH.
• A new neonatal intensive care unit • Expanded labor and delivery unit • New procedural areas • Additional operating suites • Updates to common areas • Laboratory and pharmacy expansions
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