Building on the Past and for the Future

In 1945 California passed legislation that authorized voter approval to form special tax districts in order to build and operate local public non profit hospitals. In 1968, voters in eastern Stanislaus County formed the Oak Valley Hospital District to serve residents of Oakdale, Knights Ferry, Valley Home, Waterford, and the surrounding areas.  In 1970 voters authorized a $1.75 million general obligation bond to build a hospital. It was completed three years later.

For the next 30 years, the hospital expanded services to meet the medical needs of its growing and changing population.  By 2004, it became clear to hospital officials, physicians and community leaders that the aging hospital would not meet the needs of the community indefinitely.  District voters overwhelmingly approved a $37 million obligation bond to help build a new hospital.  Combined with hospital reserves, revenue bonds and contributions totaling $40 million, the Oak Valley Hospital Board moved forward and broke ground in December 2008 beginning construction of a 123,000 square foot hospital scheduled for completion in 2011.

Acme Construction of Modesto was awarded the construction contract and posts progress at www.acmeconst.com/oakvalley/  Follow the progress with us.

November, 2009 Update

“We remain on schedule and on budget, which is critical for a project of this magnitude.  Acme Construction is doing a fantastic job and everyone assigned to this project has the right attitude about quality, safety and accountability.  Obviously, we know that inclement weather will become a factor soon.  We are prepared for that reality and believe we can remain on schedule.  Of special interest to current hospital visitors, we expect the new parking lot to be completed this month, adding 28 more spaces."

David Martin
Project Manager
Jacobs Engineering