Introduction:
Construction has officially started on the new $1.7 billion Wadsworth Center public health laboratory in Albany, New York. The facility will consolidate five existing sites into a single, modern campus and aims to strengthen the State's ability to detect, prevent, and respond to public health threats. The laboratory is expected to be fully operational by 2030.
Features:
The facility will cover 663,000 gross square feet across five storeys and accommodate nearly 800 staff members.
It will combine five separate Wadsworth Center sites into a single, state-of-the-art campus.
The design focuses on flexibility, sustainability, and energy efficiency to meet evolving public health needs.
The laboratory will support advanced biomedical and environmental research and foster collaboration with national and international partners.
Leading detection and surveillance of infectious diseases, including poliovirus, antimicrobial resistance, and environmental hazards.
The Wadsworth Center public health laboratory is scheduled to begin full operations in 2030.
Specifications
| Name | Wadsworth Center |
| Budget | $1.7 Billion |
| Type | Construction |
| Year of Completion | 2030 |
