A new $58 million YMCA and community health facility is taking shape in Fitchburg, bringing child care, recreation and medical services together at McKee Road and Spoke Drive. The YMCA of Dane County held a groundbreaking Tuesday for the 97,200-square-foot project on seven acres. It will replace the West YMCA, which opened in 1968, and is expected to open in early 2028 after construction continues through 2027. Plans include two swimming pools, two gymnasiums, fitness studios, a walking track, a teaching kitchen and a community gathering space. A child care center will serve more than 100 children. Access Community Health Centers will operate a 10,000-square-foot clinic in the building. YMCA President and CEO Mark Westover said the project responds to needs identified by west-side residents, including affordable child care, swimming instruction, health care and places to gather. The YMCA has served Dane County for 140 years, he said. Access CEO Dr. Ken Loving said the clinic is expected to serve 5,000 additional patients, including people from Madison’s Meadowood and Allied Drive neighborhoods and the growing city of Fitchburg. He estimated that 20,000 Dane County residents lack health insurance and face obstacles to getting primary care. Access currently serves more than 37,000 patients, primarily people and families with low incomes. The organizations say combining the clinic with YMCA programs will make it easier for families to connect health care with fitness and wellness services. Fitchburg Mayor Julia Arata-Fratta called the development an investment in the city’s future and said its child care center could help families facing a shortage of affordable options. The YMCA has raised more than $31.2 million over the past two years through its Community Building Community campaign. Major contributions include $15 million from the Sub-Zero Group Foundation, $10 million from the late philanthropist Jerry Frautschi and $3 million from Julie and Jay Van Cleave.