UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital Plans $580M Infrastructure Upgrades In Lexington, Kentucky

The project is expected to support a $2.4 billion hospital expansion.
Published: May 29, 2026

The University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital is planning $580 million in infrastructure upgrades to support future expansion of its campus in Lexington, Ky., according to a news release.

The project comprises a new central utility plant and distribution system as well as backup generators to improve reliability. Energy-efficient updates to existing heating and cooling infrastructure are also planned.

The upgrades are expected to support a $2.4 billion hospital expansion, announced in 2023, which includes a new 300-bed patient tower, according to the Lexington Herald Leader.

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