The rendering of Roper Hospital Tower. Credit: © SOM | Miysis/Business Wire.

Roper St Francis Healthcare has broken ground on its new Roper Hospital campus in North Charleston, US, a project valued at $1.2bn.

The 27-acre development is anticipated to have a substantial economic impact, estimated at $2.5bn, and is projected to create around 3,600 jobs. The completion of the campus is targeted for 2029.

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Roper St Francis Healthcare vice-president and Roper St Francis Foundation president Anthony Burchard said: “The ground-breaking of this new hospital also marks a significant milestone in our Imagine campaign, reflecting our community’s commitment to transforming healthcare in the Lowcountry.”

This new campus represents the fourth location for Roper Hospital and is a key component of the Roper St Francis Healthcare 2030 Strategic Plan.

The planned facilities include a full-service emergency department, multiple operating rooms with hybrid suites, inpatient units with modern features, and a medical office building for outpatient services.

It will also offer a green belt and improved security systems. A café will also be part of the campus amenities.

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The Roper St Francis Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign, aiming to raise $100m by 2030 to support innovation, access, and the hospital’s relocation to North Charleston.

E4H Environments for Health Architecture and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) are leading the design, with Barton Malow Builders and Edifice Construction as general contractors.

Despite the new development, Roper St Francis Healthcare is dedicated to maintaining a presence in Charleston’s historic peninsula, where its first hospital was established.

Plans to ensure continued service in the city’s central area are currently under development.