A group of private physician practices are proposing a $70 million medical center and mixed-use development on Route 9 in Wilton.
The proposal was put forth by OrthoNY, Albany ENT & Allergy Services, Schenectady Saratoga Gastroenterology Associates, Capital Cardiology Associates and Community Care Physicians.
Plans call for building a 116,000-square-foot medical center at 611-623 Maple Ave., just south of Minogue’s Beverage Center, along with a 130-unit apartment and commercial development across the street at 631 Maple Ave.
The practices are partnering with Rich Paulsen of Paulsen Development, Lansing Engineering and BBL Construction Services on the project.
The group presented the plans to the Wilton Town Board in July. Plans include a two-story medical center at a cost of $30 million that will feature multiple medical and surgical practices. Services ranging from complex surgery to pediatrics would be available, officials said.
The medical center would be a 116,000-square-foot structure at 611-623 Maple Ave. The 130-unit apartment and commercial development would be situated across the street at 631 Maple Ave. The residential component would include workforce housing among the 10 two-story apartment buildings. The goal is to have market-rate housing for nurses, x-ray technicians and other staff who would work at the medical center and may not be able to afford high rents elsewhere.
The board was told the development would be made up of some traditional apartments and some townhome-style units with garages.
Each of the practices in the Wilton medical center would be investors in the project, and have the option to invest in the mixed-use development as well. Officials said the model will allow independent physician practices like OrthoNY to stay independent.
The next step for the Wilton project is to do a traffic study. There will be more meeting with town officials before all approvals are in line.
If approved, it is estimated the medical center project might be completed sometime in 2025.