Mangilao lot officially rezoned to clear the way for Guam hospital project
- Admin
- Jul 29
- 2 min read
By Pacific Island Times News Staff
The target site for a new Guam hospital in Mangilao has been officially rezoned from agricultural to public facility use, paving the way for the construction of water and power infrastructure in the area.
Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero today signed the official rezoning documents
for Lot 5280-3, following the Guam Land Use Commission's approval of the government's rezoning application.
According to the governor's office, Leon Guerrero's signature signaled the first official step toward building Guam’s new medical campus, flashing the green light for the Guam Power Authority and the Guam Waterworks Authority to start the necessary groundwork and construction.
“With the rezoning of Lot 5280-3 officially signed, we’re no longer just planning—we’re building," the governor said.
"This is a critical step toward a modern, resilient hospital that meets the needs of every family on our island and serves as a regional hub for medical care across Micronesia. This is a long-needed investment not only in Guam, but in the health and well-being of our entire region," she added.
Lot 5280-3 will serve as the location for essential utility infrastructure that will power and support the future medical campus.
Planned improvements include the construction of water wells, a sewer pump station and a power substation, representing the first phase of the hospital project and setting the groundwork for full site development.
“And this infrastructure phase goes beyond the hospital. It strengthens the Mangilao area, Barrigada and surrounding areas, which are often among the last to have power and water fully restored after storms," the governor said.
"With upgraded utilities, these communities can expect stronger systems and faster recovery when it matters most," she added.
The rezoned lot is part of a larger parcel identified for the development of Guam’s next-generation hospital campus, which will replace the decades-old Guam Memorial Hospital.
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