Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
CHRISTUS Health Portland Emergency Department
311 Buddy Ganem Drive, Portland, TX, 78374
CHRISTUS Health Portland Emergency Department is a new construction project at 311 Buddy Ganem Drive, Portland, in San Patricio County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Oct 2027. The project has an estimated value of $10.2M across about 10,994 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $10.2M
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- Reported floor area
- 10,994 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $928/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 1mo
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11 days after the preceding date shown.
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395 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About CHRISTUS Health Portland Emergency Department
CHRISTUS Health Portland Emergency Department is a new 10,994 sq ft freestanding emergency center being constructed at 311 Buddy Ganem Drive in Portland, Texas. The project, registered with TDLR in September 2026, involves the new construction of a single-story business occupancy facility with associated site work. The estimated cost for this build is $10,200,000, which translates to $928 per square foot.
The facility is privately funded on private land for private use. CLK Architects & Associates serves as the design firm of record for this project. Emily Rozypal is the registered accessibility specialist listed on the filing.
Project Scale and Context
This construction represents a significant investment in local healthcare infrastructure. The estimated cost of $10,200,000 is above the county median for new construction filings in San Patricio County, placing it in the top quarter of recent projects. The scheduled build window of 395 days is longer than the county median of 243 days for similar new construction projects.
CHRISTUS Spohn Health Systems has one other TDLR-registered project totaling $1,880,000, located in Corpus Christi. CLK Architects & Associates has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $22,927,309, including facilities in Corpus Christi and Laredo. The project is registered with TDLR and plan review is pending.
Completion for this emergency center is targeted for October 2027. The project status is listed as Project Registered. The area profile for ZIP 78374 indicates a population of about 20,152 and a median household income of $81,580 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. San Patricio County unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
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Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase
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CHRISTUS Health Portland Emergency Department is a New Construction project located at 311 Buddy Ganem Drive, Portland, TX 78374 in Portland, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $10.2M covering 10,994 sq ft. CHRISTUS Spohn Health Systems is the property owner and CLK Architects & Associates is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 4, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CHRISTUS Health Portland Emergency Department open?
No, the facility is under construction. The project was registered in September 2026 and completion is targeted for October 2027. It is not operating.
Where is the new emergency center located?
The facility is being built at 311 Buddy Ganem Drive in Portland, Texas 78374, within San Patricio County.
Who is developing the project?
CHRISTUS Spohn Health Systems is the owner and developer of record. CLK Architects & Associates is the design firm.
What is the estimated cost of construction?
The estimated cost is $10,200,000. This equates to $928 per square foot for the 10,994 sq ft building.
When is the project expected to be finished?
Completion is targeted for October 2027. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026.
What is CHRISTUS Health Portland Emergency Department?
CHRISTUS Health Portland Emergency Department is a new construction project at 311 Buddy Ganem Drive in Portland, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Construction of single story, business occupancy, freestanding emergency center with associated site work to support the building.
Is CHRISTUS Health Portland Emergency Department open in Portland?
CHRISTUS Health Portland Emergency Department is still under construction in Portland, TX, with an estimated completion of Oct 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is CHRISTUS Health Portland Emergency Department located?
CHRISTUS Health Portland Emergency Department is located at 311 Buddy Ganem Drive, Portland, TX, 78374, in San Patricio County.
Who is the owner or developer of CHRISTUS Health Portland Emergency Department?
CHRISTUS Spohn Health Systems is the property owner/developer of record for CHRISTUS Health Portland Emergency Department, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for CHRISTUS Health Portland Emergency Department?
CLK Architects & Associates is the design firm of record for CHRISTUS Health Portland Emergency Department, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does CHRISTUS Health Portland Emergency Department cost and how big is it?
CHRISTUS Health Portland Emergency Department has an estimated construction value of $10.2M and approximately 10,994 square feet (about $928/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Construction of single story, business occupancy, freestanding emergency center with associated site work to support the building.
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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311 Buddy Ganem Drive, Portland, TX, 78374
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