Linear Accelerator and CT Equipment Replacement in Uvalde, TX

The Kate Marmion Regional Care Center in Uvalde completed a renovation focused on medical equipment and interior finishes. The project, filed as a Linear Accelerator and CT Equipment Replacement, involved work on 2,350 square feet of space at 1195 Gerner Field Rd. The estimated cost for this renovation and alteration was $1,200,000. This investment covers the replacement of key diagnostic and treatment machinery along with the updating of interior finishes to support clinical operations.

Construction on the project began in June 2025, with a scheduled completion date of September 2025. The building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in April 2025, confirming that the construction phase is complete. The TDLR status for this filing is listed as Inspection Complete. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in April 2025, establishing the official record for this specific scope of work.

The owner of record is the Uvalde County Hospital Authority. The design work was handled by Oconnell Robertson, a firm with other registered projects in the region, including work at Resolute Baptist Hospital and Marion High School. Jessica Trevino Hamm served as the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use, ensuring direct control over the facility's infrastructure upgrades.

Cost and Scale Context

At $1,200,000, the estimated cost is above the median for renovation and alteration projects in Uvalde County, which stands at $265,000. The cost per square foot for this project is $511, which is higher than the county median of $100 per square foot. The scheduled build window was 91 days, shorter than the county median of 153 days for similar work. This efficiency reflects a focused scope targeting specific equipment replacement rather than broad structural changes.

The surrounding area includes other healthcare and service businesses, such as Uvalde Memorial Hospital and Risinger Orthodontics. Census estimates for the 78801 ZIP code indicate a population of about 21,487 and a median household income of $58,028. The project sits within a community that supports regional healthcare needs through established local institutions and service providers.