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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas
I was in San Antonio this weekend. I took a bunch of pictures of course.
What are those two cranes at Brook Army Medical Center for? That construction site looked massive!
I had a great time in San Antonio. Even though it was hot as can be. I really like the way Vistana turned out.
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In this pic:
rendering courtesy of USACE
the 7-story Trauma Tower with helipad on top, the long building behind it, the 6 level parking garage. What this pic doesn't show is that the parking lot farthest in the pic will also be taken up by a 3(4) story building (where I will work in a few months) seen here with a red X in the parking lot. Most of the lot will be built on between ISR and the Fisher House.
as you can see; the helipad used to be near 35, so when a patient was brought in, they would still be transported to the ER entrance, an added step that will be taken out with helipad in place at the new tower. The parking garage will not be enough for all employees/patients, they will eventually have to build another garage on the north side of the hospital. But that might take a couple of years (and non-BRAC money) to build. This photo also doesn't show the research tower to be built north of the hospital site and a bridge to cross the tracks off of Petroleum Dr.
couple vids and more pics on the
SAMMC-N site.
Oh yeah and this was put out on 15 June, 2009 regarding the lodging for Fort Sam.
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The U.S. Army today announced that it will transfer the first 10-installations under the Army’s Privatization of Army Lodging (PAL) program on August 15, 2009. Actus Lend Lease will perform the redevelopment of the lodging facilities and lodging operations will be assumed by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG).
The 10 Group A installations are: Fort Rucker, Ala.; Fort Leavenworth, Kan.; Fort Riley, Kan.; Fort Polk, La.; Fort Sill, Okla.; Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Sam Houston, Texas; Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz.; Fort Myer, Va.; Fort Shafter / Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii.
Upon transfer of the lodging rooms, the project will begin correcting commercial code noncompliance issues and overhauling the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems of the existing inventory. These renovations and the conversion of five hotels to Holiday Inn Expresses will be complete within two years. The end-state portfolio of hotels will be a mix of well recognized and well respected IHG brands such as: Candlewood Suites, Staybridge Suites, and Holiday Inn Express, and renovated historic facilities. Enhanced guest services including complimentary breakfasts, pet-friendly rooms, and the IHG Priority Club frequent-stay program will start upon transfer.
At Fort Sam Houston, the next two years will focus on operational and infrastructure improvements to all the facilities conveyed to the private operator. The long-term vision for Fort Sam Houston’s on-post lodging includes three new Candlewood Suite hotels and a renovated Holiday Inn Express. The projected lodging end-state for Fort Sam Houston is 1,158 rooms.
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And if it isn't what are they doing with the rest of the money?
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