Level 03: Cath Lab #3 3C229 End of Life Equipment Replacement

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest is undergoing a targeted renovation of its catheterization laboratory. The project, filed as "Level 03: Cath Lab #3 3C229 End of Life Equipment Replacement," focuses on replacing aging equipment within an existing 782-square-foot space at 100 Hillcrest Boulevard in Waco. This is a renovation and alteration project, not a new construction build, designed to update critical medical infrastructure within the current footprint.

The estimated cost for this work is $600,000, which translates to approximately $767 per square foot. This figure places the project above the median estimated cost of $276,320 for similar renovation and alteration filings in McLennan County. The per-square-foot cost is also significantly higher than the county median of $96, reflecting the specialized nature of cath lab equipment and the high density of medical technology in a small area.

Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center is the owner of record for this development. The facility is located in ZIP code 76706, a community with a population of about 40,668 and a median household income of $42,277 according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates.

Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2027, with a planned completion date targeted for April 2027. This represents a 90-day build window, which is shorter than the median scheduled build window of 122 days for comparable projects in the county. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in September 2026, and plan review is pending.

Rob Roy Parnell is the registered accessibility specialist associated with this filing. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center has four other TDLR-registered projects in the region, totaling $5,050,000, including facilities in Waco and Woodway. This specific renovation is part of a broader pattern of infrastructure updates at the Hillcrest campus.

Project Context and Comparison

Among 1,453 TDLR-registered renovation and alteration filings in McLennan County, this project’s cost is above the county median. The median size for these projects is 4,000 square feet, making this 782-square-foot scope considerably smaller. The high cost per square foot is typical for specialized medical equipment replacements, where the value lies in the technology rather than the physical space. The McLennan County unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier, according to the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).