One of the most anticipated updates for the county, the new health department is getting closer to its initial construction phase. Located on the corner of Mose Drive and Old Smithville Highway, the facility is expected to be completed by July 2026.
In May 2025, the groundbreaking took place for the new White County Health Department. The $6 million project was expected to take from 12 to 15 months, and there have been no delays. The desire for the new facility was due to the age of the old health department, on Walker Street, which was built in 1968, as well as the location. The new facility is in a much more centralized part of the county with better access to Highway 111.
Anyone that has passed by Mose Drive the past month has likely noticed the team working on the ground. The old office building that was located on the property has been demolished, and the land is being prepped for initial construction.
Andrea Fox, health director for both White County and Warren County, gave an update on the progress of the construction, saying, “They are currently doing site work to prep grounds for construction. Much dirt has to be moved, and trees have to be removed before actual construction will begin. Stay tuned – exciting things to come.”
In the coming months, the foundation for the new health department will be coming together, and Director Fox, as well as county officials, are excited to see how it helps the county develop.
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