MADISON, Wis. –This week, Governor Evers signed a six million dollar contract for repairs and construction to improve the Main Street Bridge in Oshkosh. Additionally, the state Building Commission approved funding for various projects throughout the state, including improvements to Oshkosh Correctional and needed demolition projects at UW-Oshkosh. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement:
“I am grateful to have in Governor Evers a strong believer in public infrastructure. The Main Street bridge is currently in working condition but has fallen behind over the years on full maintenance and is due for a large investment to insure a long lifespan ahead,” Palmeri said.
“Oshkosh Correctional Institution will also be receiving $2.8 million to build a new wastewater screening station to ensure items that can cause damage to the City of Oshkosh’s sewage treatment facility are removed. Some of these items include bed sheets, rubber gloves, personal wipes, etc.
“I was also excited to see state funding of $5.3 million going to UW-Oshkosh to improve infrastructure on our campus. These demolitions are the first step to providing our students access to new fully-functional facilities.”