Governor Tony Evers Official Portrait
Governor Tony Evers announced that the Wisconsin State Building Commission has approved approximately $254 million in funding for key state-owned facility projects
Governor Tony Evers announced that the Wisconsin State Building Commission has approved approximately $254 million in funding for key state-owned facility projects. This allocation targets critical infrastructure updates, campus enhancements, and modernizations across multiple Wisconsin counties, reflecting an ongoing effort to invest in the state's educational and community resources.
A major highlight of the approved package is a public-private partnership at the University of Wisconsin–Madison to construct two modern residence halls. Built on state land, this private development will offer around 1,690 student beds and a 400-seat dining facility, addressing long-standing campus housing shortages and reducing reliance on temporary accommodations by Fall 2029.
Significant improvements are also slated for state care and defense facilities. The Winnebago Mental Health Institute will receive utility and service tunnel updates to ensure secure infrastructure for the Wisconsin Resource Center. In addition, the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs will see remodeling at the Madison Readiness Center, alongside funding releases to complete design plans for a new Readiness Center in Wisconsin Rapids.
Higher education investments extend well beyond Madison. UW-La Crosse will build elevator tower additions for enhanced accessibility, while five campuses—Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, and Parkside—will undergo laboratory and lecture hall renovations under the 2025–27 Instructional Space Projects Program. Further facility renewals, including roof replacements and heating plant boiler updates, are set for UW-Green Bay, UW-La Crosse, and UW-Whitewater, alongside the scheduled demolition of the UW-Madison Extension Building.
Beyond major constructions, the Commission authorized 29 maintenance and repair projects spanning 15 counties to support building exteriors and utilities for various state agencies, including the Departments of Natural Resources, Transportation, Veterans Affairs, and Corrections.
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