Veterans in the Louisville area will be receiving a new, state-of-the-art medical center from the VA to replace the existing facility.

VA Secretary Nicholson said he is directing that a technical analysis for the new facility begin as soon as possible, followed by establishment of a site selection board to evaluate potential locations for a new hospital.

The Louisville decision was made after a study was completed that has been in progress since 2004 to upgrade health care facilities across the country that serve veterans.

The current Louisville VA Medical Center was constructed around 1950.