Construction at the site is well underway and is due to be completed in early 2026. The $5.3 million facility will house a public health office and clinic, a behavioral health services clinic and a senior nutrition site. The project is supported through a shared services agreement with West Milford - ensuring that residents across northern Passaic County benefit from centralized services and reduced taxpayer costs. 

Eighty-five percent of the project is funded through grants, including the American Rescue Program, Health Infrastructure Grant, Community Development Block Grant, National Opioid Settlement and Nutrition Trust Fund. Through the Project Labor Agreement now in place, local skilled tradespeople are already at the forefront of this project, strengthening both the community and the local economy. 

Commissioner Orlando Cruz emphasized the importance of the investment for northern Passaic County families, “This project is about more than bricks and mortar, it’s about equity, access and the health of our community. By expanding public health, behavioral health, and senior nutrition programs in West Milford, we are ensuring that residents in the northern part of our county have the same opportunities for care and support as everyone else.” 

West Milford Mayor Michele Dale praised the collaborative approach that has made the project possible: “This satellite office is a testament to what shared services can accomplish. By working together, we’re bringing essential health and wellness resources closer to home for our residents. West Milford is proud to partner with Passaic County in delivering this vital investment for our community.” 

Brian Jackson, President of the Passaic County Building and Construction Trades Council, highlighted the dual benefits of improved services and job creation: “This initiative is transformative because it strengthens our community on multiple levels. It addresses critical public health and wellness needs while also creating good jobs for local workers. With a Project Labor Agreement in place, this facility is being built by skilled tradespeople from our own community.”