MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Construction projects from Superior to Platteville received a big boost in funding from the Wisconsin State Building Commission.
Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday the Commission approved approximately $589 million to support key building initiatives throughout the state.
According to a news release, among the many projects receiving funding is the Universities of Wisconsin’s “transformative endeavors of a dynamic remodel” at UW-Oshkosh’s Polk Library.
These critical investments will allow us to modernize our infrastructure and state agency operations while working to meet the needs of the next generation of leaders. Whether it’s providing cutting-edge spaces for higher education or expanding capacity and efficiency in existing structures, I’m glad the Commission sees the value in continuing to invest in the future of Wisconsin. I’m excited to see the positive impacts these projects will have across the state in the years to come as we continue our work building a stronger, more successful state for all,” said Gov. Evers.
Other highlights of the Commission’s approved projects include:
- Construction for a new unified home for all programs within the College of Arts and Human Services at UW-Stout’s Heritage Hall.
- Construction for UW-Stevens Point’s Champions Hall, pioneering a new two-story Student Health and Wellness Center addition while providing new accessible parking, a one-story storage area, and preserving essential greenspace.
- Undertaking vital Minor Facilities Renewal projects at UW-Madison and UW-Platteville to address critical aspects such as fire protection enhancement, chilled water plant expansion, and the replacement of HVAC and electrical systems.
- Redevelopment of recreational fields at UW-Superior.
- Propel the expansion of Children’s Wisconsin Dental Clinic to enhance the main campus clinic, vastly improving access and facilitating more straightforward accommodations for same-day patients.
- Ignite preliminary plans for important projects, including the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ campground toilet/shower and vault toilets replacement at Hartman Creek State Park.
- A forward-looking classroom modernization at UW-Stevens Point’s Sentry Hall.
- Authorizing 17 crucial maintenance and repair projects across various state agencies, including the departments of Corrections, Health Services, Military Affairs, State Fair Park, and the UW System.
