VA Selects Site for New Kennewick Clinic
The 130,000-square-foot outpatient facility will bring new medical services and approximately 250 jobs to the Southridge area.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Military Jobs
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The Department of Veterans Affairs has selected a 130,000-square-foot site at 3811 Plaza Way in Kennewick for a new outpatient clinic. The facility, located near Trios Southridge Hospital, is designed to reduce regional travel requirements for veterans and provide a comprehensive range of healthcare services.
Why it matters
This project fills local service gaps for veterans who currently rely on the Richland clinic or commute to the Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center in Walla Walla for specialized care. The influx of staff and medical infrastructure represents a significant shift in regional capacity for both specialized medical care and local employment.
The new 130,000-square-foot facility is expected to employ approximately 250 people. This marks a substantial expansion in local health infrastructure compared to the existing clinic in Richland.
The players
Department of Veterans Affairs
A federal executive department responsible for providing healthcare and benefits to veterans through a national network of medical centers and outpatient clinics.
Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center
The primary regional facility based in Walla Walla that currently serves as the center for specialized veteran care.
Trios Southridge Hospital
A healthcare provider located in the Southridge area that serves as the geographical landmark for the new facility site.
The details
The site selection at 3811 Plaza Way positions the facility within the Southridge area, near Trios Southridge Hospital, to enhance regional accessibility. Once operational, the clinic will provide primary care, mental health services, and specialty services including pharmacy, radiology, dental, audiology, optometry, laboratory, and prosthetics. The facility is expected to serve thousands of veterans, effectively decentralizing care that previously necessitated longer regional travel.
Timeline
October 27, 2026: Project details discussed on Fox Daybreak.
2028: Potential opening of the new VA clinic.
Market Landscape
This development follows the Department of Veterans Affairs' national facility infrastructure modernization program, which emphasizes decentralizing medical services. It represents a significant shift from the previous reliance on the regional center in Walla Walla to a localized model.
Operators in the regional medical supply, construction, and service industries should monitor the project for upcoming procurement and facility maintenance contracting opportunities. The addition of 250 jobs will likely increase local demand for ancillary services, particularly in the Southridge area.
The takeaway
This project signals a major increase in regional healthcare capacity for veterans, moving from centralized medical centers to a specialized local outpatient model. Businesses should track the 18-to-24-month construction window for potential subcontracting or service support opportunities as the project nears its 2028 opening.
What happens next
Construction is expected to take 18 to 24 months, with a projected opening in 2028.
Further reading
For broader trends regarding regional service expansion and labor requirements, visit Military Jobs.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TriYakNews.
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