Two new hospitals are scheduled to be built in the next few years in the growing Mt Pleasant area.  One is the East Cooper Regional Medical Center (ECRMC).  This new facility is going to be located across from James B. Edwards Elementary School and near the Mathis Ferry Rd. and Vol Kolnitz Rd intersection.  Anticipated completion is January 2010.  The contractor for the $160 million hospital project was just recently selected...Robins and Morton, a Birmingham, AL based construction firm.  The new facility will have amenities similar to a hotel.  Its design features 5 secure levels, all private rooms, family zones (more comfortable than waiting rooms), a beautiful atrium/courtyard, etc.  A new senior center will also be built on 3.3 acres of the site, which is expected to open in 2008. 

Roper Hospital also is expanding at Carolina Park, a new community located on Hwy 17 North past Hwy 41.  This $143 million project will feature 85 new beds.   ECRMC must submit a valid construction contract prior to November 31st to begin construction before Roper. 

*Info obtained from The Moultrie News - 9-26-07.