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Kiewit-Turner to Construct New VA Medical Center at Aurora, Colorado

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By Joel ScanlonApr 25 2011

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has declared the granting of a contract to Englewood’s joint venture Kiewit-Turner to build a new VA Medical Center at Aurora, Colorado located Fitzsimons campus.

The contract valued around $22.5 million will provide latest medical care to veterans and it demonstrates the commitment of the department towards veterans. On completion, the new medical center will substitute the existing Denver Medical Center for Eastern Colorado Health Care System.

The new Fitzsimons campus medical center will have a total of 184 beds, which includes 30-beds for a community living center and another 30 beds for spinal cord disease/injury center. It will also have a central power plant, a research building and parking structures. The signed accord includes re-development of the previous UPI Office Building, which will be called as the Clinic Building South. The proposed 120,000 square foot facility will include accommodation for administrative offices and mental health services. The building will also locate an outpatient clinic managed by the Department of Defense for the United States Air Force.

The contract requires Kiewit-Turner to demolish the existing buildings at the site. The construction of the new medical center is anticipated to be finished in February 2014.

Source: http://www.va.gov/

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Joel Scanlon

Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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