Connecticut’s state university system will use $95 million in taxpayer funding for new facilities or code improvements in the coming fiscal year, including the start on a new fine arts instructional center on Eastern Connecticut State University’s Windham campus, authorities say.
The bond money is allocated to the Connecticut State University System (CSUS) 2020 capital-improvement projects roster for fiscal 2014, the governor’s office said Tuesday.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said he has given his blessing to borrowing for the projects.
It is a comprehensive, long-term capital infrastructure investment plan which began in fiscal year 2009. It includes funds for infrastructure improvements, mechanical and electrical upgrades, renovation and equipment, code compliance, and new construction that will replace antiquated or inadequate facilities.
The CSUS 2020 project list for fiscal 2014 includes:
Systemwide: Alterations and Improvements to Auxiliary Service projects $5,000,000
Central: Code Compliance Infrastructure Improvements $1,000,000
Eastern: Fine Arts Instructional Center Construction $71,556,000
Eastern: Goddard Hall Renovation Design Funds $2,551,000
Eastern: Code Compliance Infrastructure Improvements $1,000,000
Southern: Code Compliance Infrastructure Improvements $1,000,000
Western: Fine Arts Instructional Center Equipment $4,666,000
Western: Higgins Hall Renovation Design Funding $2,982,000
Western: New University Police Department Construction Funds $4,245,000
Western: Code Compliance Infrastructure Improvements $1,000,000
