Laguna Honda Hospital Replacement Program

Summary Report

Construction is 60% complete!

Everyday the buildings are looking more and more like the healing environment that was designed specifically for our residents. 

South, East and Link Buildings
The exterior shell of the South Residence and Link Buildings are nearly complete and the window installation is underway.  Waterproofing and lathing for stucco will begin in February.  The installation of the interior wall framing continues in the Link and South Residence Buildings and Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing installation is underway in all three buildings.  The installation of the Interior drywall in the South Residence Building is really making it start to look like a hospital.  Although the overall project schedule is currently tracking twelve months late the team is making every effort to not fall further behind schedule. 

The Knuckle Building now hasconcrete floors and the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing for the new kitchen and cafeteria is now being installed. 

Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment consultants’ contract has been approved and together with the Replacement Team they will purchase new furniture and medical equipment for the new building.

Simon Theatre and the Chapel is closed and will reopen in 2 years after structural remodeling and the new bathrooms are complete.

Clarendon Hall During the last big storm, strong winds ripped the hip wrap that covers and protects the new buildings from the outside elements.  The scaffold at the East Residence Building closest to Clarendon Hall buckled but did not collapse and is currently being rebuilt.  As a precaution residents living at the eastside of Clarendon Hall were relocated to other units in the building.  We are looking forward to opening the doors to the new building in late 2009.

Community Meetings  Learn more about the Hospital and the Replacement Program at the Laguna Honda Hospital, Main Library on:

• Wednesday, Feb. 20, 7:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 14, 7:00 p.m. (Construction tour starts at 5:45 p.m.)
• Wednesday, Sept 24, 7:00 p.m.  (Construction tour starts at 5:45 p.m.)
• Wednesday, November 12, 7:00 p.m.

For more information call: Arla Escontrias, Director of Community Affairs (415) 7594597.

Please see updated pictures of the construction site on our 24-hour webcam.