UNMC and Nebraska Medicine Campus Project Expands, Cost Rises to $2.75 Billion
Construction is underway for the Project Health building at the UNMC and Nebraska Medicine campus in Central Omaha. The project's scope has expanded, increasing its size to over 1.5 million square feet and its construction cost by $500 million to…
Omaha, NE, October 9, 2026 — Construction is progressing on the Project Health building, a significant development located at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and Nebraska Medicine campus in Central Omaha. The project has seen a notable expansion in both its physical scope and associated financial investment.
The building’s size has increased to over 1.5 million square feet. Concurrently, the overall construction cost has risen by $500 million, bringing the total projected expenditure for the project to $2.75 billion. This adjustment in budget and scale was formally approved by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.
The Project Health initiative aims to enhance the medical and educational facilities available at the campus. While the summary does not detail the specific purpose or departments that will occupy the expanded space, its growth indicates an ambitious plan for future healthcare and research capabilities.
The timeline for completion has been set for 2033. Further details regarding the project’s initial phase, specific design changes leading to the expansion, or the allocation of the increased funds were not provided in the summary.
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