University of Utah Health received approval from the University of Utah Board of Trustees to acquire approximately 14 acres of land from Larry H. Miller Real Estate. The acquisition is intended for the construction of a new Redwood Health Center located in Salt Lake City's Power District.
The new facility will be situated on 50 N. Redwood Road, positioned between Interstate 80 and North Temple. This location is intended to replace the current Redwood Health Center located at 1525 W 2100 S. According to University of Utah Health, the new site offers improved proximity to public transportation, including UTA's Redwood Road bus service and the TRAX Green Line stations along North Temple.
Gina Hawley, chief operating officer of University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics and associate chief operating officer for University of Utah Health, stated that the project offers a unique opportunity to reimagine care for the Salt Lake Valley community. She noted that providing residents access to world-class care near their homes is a major priority for the organization.
The decision to build a new facility follows previous plans to expand the existing Redwood Health Center. Leaders determined that building a new, larger facility from the ground up would provide a stronger long-term opportunity to serve Salt Lake City residents than expanding the current building. The new construction is expected to allow for expanded services, updated spaces, and improved workflows and accessibility.
Brad Holmes, president of Larry H. Miller Real Estate, said the Redwood Health Center represents an important investment in Salt Lake City's west side. He expressed pride in the partnership with University of Utah Health to serve the community for years to come.
The planned Redwood Health Center will be part of a larger network of care being developed by University of Utah Health. This network includes the Eccles Health Campus and Eccles Hospital currently under construction in West Valley City, the new Huntsman Cancer Institute under construction in Vineyard, and a potential future health campus at The Point.
The project is located within the Power District, a 100-plus-acre mixed-use development by Larry H. Miller Real Estate. The district is planned as a sports-anchored entertainment district that will combine housing, offices, retail, and public gathering spaces near the Jordan River.
Planning for the new Redwood Health Center is currently in its early stages. Additional details regarding construction, services, operations, and the anticipated opening date will be shared as they are finalized.
