Crown Management offered $1.5 million for the 32-acre property in "as is" condition.BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Commissioners in Brunswick
County voted unanimously Monday night to continue negotiations with a company
for the purchase of the former Brunswick Community Hospital property.
Crown Management offered $1.5 million for the 32-acre
property in "as is" condition. The county advertised that bid for 10
days and didn't receive any higher offers, according to Commissioner Bill Sue.
The company said it would take about a year to get the
hospital ready to buy. The county wants
Crown Management to sign a one-year lease and take over utilities and
maintenance until then.
Crown wants to expand to 60 beds for the psychiatric medical
services it plans to provide in the facility.
In a letter sent to Commissioners, Crown said they hope this
project will create more than 80 jobs and provide crucial mental health
services to the county's population. Chairman
Bill Sue is excited about the potential economic growth this project could
bring.
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