STATEWIDE, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Jamestown is set to significantly expand its healthcare infrastructure with a new $300 million state hospital, following Governor Armstrong’s budget approval on Monday. The new 140-bed facility, expected to address critical needs for outdated buildings and mental health services in the region, is said to be completed in two years, with hopes of opening by 2028.

The hospital will be built adjacent to the James River Correctional Facility, though a street and a row of trees will provide visual separation without compromising operational efficiency between the two.

According to Health and Human Services, planning for the project is well underway, with the first three phases already completed. The state is currently engaged in Phase 4, the construction documents phase, which involves preparing detailed plans to guide contractors in building the facility according to the approved design. This vital step ensures the hospital’s swift and precise development, promising a significant boost to Jamestown’s healthcare capabilities.