State Building Commission Approves Key Projects
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 21, 2019
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or (608) 219-7443
Yesterday, the State of Wisconsin Building Commission approved several key projects across the state, including:
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Design and construction of UW-Milwaukee Sandburg Hall renovation project, UW-Platteville Boebel Hall addition and renovation phase II, and UW-River Falls Dairy Plant remodel;
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Release of Building Trust Funds to complete the design of Waupun Correctional Behavior Health Unit/Life Safety improvements, Juvenile Corrections Regional Facilities, and Mendota Mental Health Juvenile Treatment Center;
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Grant release for 18 Department of Natural Resources Friends Group projects and the completion of Medical College of Wisconsin regional schools; and
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Various maintenance and repair projects located in 13 counties across the state for the Departments of Administration, Corrections, Military Affairs, Natural Resources, Health Services, and the UW-System.
The Building Commission is chaired by Governor Tony Evers and made up of the following members:
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State Senator Janis Ringhand;
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State Senator Jerry Petrowski;
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State Senator Patrick Testin;
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State Representative Jill Billings;
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State Representative Rob Swearingen;
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State Representative Mark Born; and
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Citizen member Summer Strand
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