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Hoar Construction Expands SCO in Memphis Cindy Riley
CEG CORRESPONDENT
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Considered one of the most ambitious projects the school has undertaken in years, a $35 million expansion plan by Southern College of Optometry (SCO) will bring major changes to its campus and neighboring patient clinic. “This project is not only an investment in future students and the longevity of SCO, but it’s also an investment in the Greater Memphis community, which has been home to us since our founding nearly a century ago,” George Miller, SCO vice president for institutional advancement, told Construction Equipment Guide. “We’re proud to be based in Memphis, where medical innovations are being made every day, and different walks of life come together through the city’s rich culture and history. “Our classroom tower has become a recognizable element of the Memphis skyline, so pursuing a project of this magnitude solidifies our commitment to this community for the institution’s second century.” The project will be completed in two phases. Phase I calls for expanding The Eye Center’s capabilities by constructing a new adjoining pediatric care clinic. “This project is the largest campus expansion we’ve undergone since 2012,” Miller explained.
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Hoar Construction serves as contractor on the project.
“It will bring major enhancements for student life, our patients’ experiences and for the surrounding environment. Upon completion, SCO’s on-campus patient clinic, The Eye Center, will have a new dedicated space for pediatric
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care, allowing providers to treat a larger volume of patients annually for a range of needs, from basic eye exams to complex eye diseases and injuries.” see SCO page 56
Disaster Relief On the Horizon
States Suffering Hurricanes, Floods, Wildfires, Structural Collapse Will Get Emergency Infrastructure Funding Federal agencies are earmarking emergency relief money to help states with transportation infrastructure repairs in the wake of natural disasters and catastrophic events dating back to 2023. Hurricanes Helene, Milton and Debby in the southeast, flooding in the northeast and southwest, wildfires in the western U.S. as well as the collapse of the Frances Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, Md., are among the list of relief allocations.
By Lucy Perry
CEG CORRESPONDENT
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DOT Secretary Sean Duffy announced nearly $2 billion would be earmarked for transportation infrastructure repairs through emergency relief.