Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
HCA VRMC C-Section O.R. Expansion in Brownsville, TX
100 E. Alton Gloor Blvd., Brownsville, TX, 78526
HCA VRMC C-Section O.R. Expansion is a additions to existing building project at 100 E. Alton Gloor Blvd., Brownsville, in Cameron County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jun 2027. The project has an estimated value of $1.6M across about 1,990 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.6M
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- Reported floor area
- 1,990 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $804/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 9 months
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19 days after the preceding date shown.
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275 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About HCA VRMC C-Section O.R. Expansion
HCA VRMC C-Section O.R. Expansion adds approximately 1,990 square feet to Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. The project expands the existing operating room suite with two new C-Section operating rooms and a storage room. The estimated cost for this addition is $1,600,000. The site is located at 100 E. Alton Gloor Blvd. in Cameron County.
The owner of record is Columbia Valley Healthcare System, L.P. Heitkamp Swift Architects serves as the design firm. Anthony Covacevich is the registered accessibility specialist. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
Project Timeline and Status
The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026. Plan review is pending. Construction start is scheduled for September 2026. Completion is targeted for June 2027. The scheduled build window is 275 days. This is longer than the county median of 184 days for similar additions to existing buildings in Cameron County.
The estimated cost per square foot is $804. This figure is above the county median of $142 per square foot for the same project type. The total estimated cost is above the county median of $300,000. It falls in the top quarter of costs for these filings. Heitkamp Swift Architects has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $19,390,000. These include projects in Humble, Texas City, Katy, and Sugar Land.
Valley Regional Medical Center serves the Brownsville area. The ZIP code 78526 has a population of about 59,719. The median household income is $68,143. The median owner-occupied home value is $158,300. Housing in the area is mostly owner-occupied. The Cameron County unemployment rate was 7 percent in July 2026.
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HCA VRMC C-Section O.R. Expansion is a Additions to Existing Building project located at 100 E. Alton Gloor Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78526 in Brownsville, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.6M covering 1,990 sq ft. Columbia Valley Healthcare System, L.P. is the property owner and Heitkamp Swift Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 9, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is being built at Valley Regional Medical Center?
The project adds approximately 1,990 square feet to the existing hospital. It includes two C-Section operating rooms and a storage room added to the existing OR suite.
Who is the owner of the project?
Columbia Valley Healthcare System, L.P. is the owner of record. Heitkamp Swift Architects is the design firm. Anthony Covacevich is the registered accessibility specialist.
Is the project open?
The project is under construction. Plan review is pending. Completion is targeted for June 2027. The TDLR record does not state that the business is open or operating.
How much does the project cost?
The estimated cost is $1,600,000. The cost per square foot is $804. This is above the county median of $142 per square foot for similar additions in Cameron County.
When will the project be finished?
Construction start is scheduled for September 2026. Completion is targeted for June 2027. The scheduled build window is 275 days, which is longer than the county median of 184 days.
What is HCA VRMC C-Section O.R. Expansion?
HCA VRMC C-Section O.R. Expansion is a additions to existing building project at 100 E. Alton Gloor Blvd. in Brownsville, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Adding approx. 1,990 sf to an existing hospital. Two C-Section ORs and a storage room will be added to the existing OR suite
Is HCA VRMC C-Section O.R. Expansion open in Brownsville?
HCA VRMC C-Section O.R. Expansion is still under construction in Brownsville, TX, with an estimated completion of Jun 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is HCA VRMC C-Section O.R. Expansion located?
HCA VRMC C-Section O.R. Expansion is located at 100 E. Alton Gloor Blvd., Brownsville, TX, 78526, in Cameron County.
Who is the owner or developer of HCA VRMC C-Section O.R. Expansion?
Columbia Valley Healthcare System, L.P. is the property owner/developer of record for HCA VRMC C-Section O.R. Expansion, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for HCA VRMC C-Section O.R. Expansion?
Heitkamp Swift Architects is the design firm of record for HCA VRMC C-Section O.R. Expansion, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does HCA VRMC C-Section O.R. Expansion cost and how big is it?
HCA VRMC C-Section O.R. Expansion has an estimated construction value of $1.6M and approximately 1,990 square feet (about $804/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Adding approx. 1,990 sf to an existing hospital. Two C-Section ORs and a storage room will be added to the existing OR suite
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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100 E. Alton Gloor Blvd., Brownsville, TX, 78526
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