Florida Construction News staff writer
Construction continues to advance on the AdventHealth Zephyrhills hospital campus, with a key milestone marked by a topping-out ceremony for a new medical office building aimed at expanding access to care for local residents.AdventHealth leaders joined construction partners to sign the final structural beam before it was set in place, recognizing progress on the nearly 35,000-square-foot facility designed by HuntonBrady Architects and being built by Robins & Morton. Construction remains on schedule, with completion expected this fall.
Once complete, the building will provide space for new and existing physicians and improve patient access to a range of services. The facility is expected to house primary care along with specialty practices including cardiology, gastroenterology, general surgery and urology.
“We’re excited to see this project take shape here on our Zephyrhills hospital campus. It’s a reminder of our long-term commitment to the Zephyrhills community,” said Mike Murrill, president and CEO of AdventHealth Zephyrhills. “For 40 years, AdventHealth Zephyrhills has grown alongside this community, and a new medical office building ensures we’re prepared to meet the needs of our neighbors for decades to come.”
The project comes as Pasco County anticipates significant population growth, with projections estimating a 40 per cent increase by 2045. Much of that growth is expected in the South and Central Market Areas, driving demand for accessible, comprehensive health care services.
The new building is part of a broader expansion strategy across the region.
At AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, one floor of a three-storey North Wing expansion opened late last year, increasing licensed bed capacity from 169 to 193, along with a two-storey South Courtyard Infill designed to support future growth.
Meanwhile, AdventHealth Zephyrhills is approaching the one-year anniversary of its Meadow Pointe emergency room, a 12-bed facility that created more than two dozen jobs. AdventHealth Sports Med and Rehab Zephyrhills is also nearing its first year of operation, providing rehabilitation services ranging from injury recovery to post-surgical therapy.
The new medical office building is being designed by HuntonBrady Architects, with Robins & Morton serving as the construction partner.
“We’re proud to celebrate this important milestone alongside our longtime partner AdventHealth,” said Todd Watson, Florida division manager at Robins & Morton. “Topping out this new medical office building is a testament to the dedication and collaboration of everyone involved. We look forward to delivering a facility that will expand access to high-quality health care and serve the needs of our community for years to come.”
