Infirmary Health has purchased property in the Spanish Fort Town Center they plan to redevelop as part of its healthcare network.

The purchase was announced by Baldwin Alliance in a press release, with the property located at the former Kohl's, spanning around 86,000 square feet. The group plans to redevelop the property into "a regional operations and support facility serving locations across its growing healthcare network in South Alabama."

“Spanish Fort Town Center continues to evolve, and we are excited to welcome Infirmary Health with this major investment that will create jobs, expand access to quality healthcare closer to home and bring new energy to this important commercial corridor,” Spanish Fort Mayor Brad Bass said as part of the announcement. “Infirmary Health’s presence will increase activity within the center and help attract additional retailers, restaurants and complementary businesses that support long-term growth and benefit residents, employees and patients alike.”

The redevelopment is part of a goal to transform the Spanish Fort Town Center through the adaptive reuse of existing commercial properties, generating new economic activity while also maximizing the value of existing infrastructure. City leaders and economic development partners say they believe the project will further position the area as a destination for office, healthcare and commercial investment, creating momentum for additional tenants and redevelopment opportunities throughout the property.

“This investment represents an important step in supporting the continued growth of Infirmary Health and enhancing our operational capabilities across the region,” Joe Stough, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Infirmary Health, said in a statement. “The facility will provide space to support a variety of systemwide functions and help strengthen our ability to serve communities throughout South Alabama as our healthcare network continues to expand.”