(Batesville, IN) – Margaret Mary Health held a topping out ceremony to celebrate construction achievements of its new hospital and acknowledge the hard work of those involved.
Held at the construction site on State Road 229 just north of the I-74 Batesville interchange, the ceremony was celebrated with a small gathering of MMH and Foundation board members, construction partners, community leaders, state officials and hospital administration.
“This is a very exciting and momentous day for Margaret Mary Health,” said Liz Leising, MMH President and CEO. “This new future building is a true vision that was born over 20 years ago and has been very carefully, very intentionally and very strategically nurtured and developed over the last decade.”
The topping out ceremony is a longtime construction site tradition that commemorates a major milestone in which a steel beam is hoisted into the structural framework of a new building.
Over the past month, the beam was transported to MMH’s various locations where team members had the opportunity to add their signatures.
“When you’re in construction, a beam signing is cool because it represents progress,” said Jim Lupidi, vice president of Danis Construction. “But more importantly, the signed beam represents collaboration. It’s a reminder of the thousands of people who have contributed towards the project. All the names on the beam are just a fraction of those who have contributed, and for that, we are thankful.”
The 125,000-square-foot facility is set to open in 2026.
