Congresswoman Kaptur: Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky Leads VA’s Priority List with Six Major Improvement Projects
February 14, 2013
WASHINGTON,D.C. – U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) said today the Ohio VeteransHome in Sandusky could see up to $12.2 million in renovation and infrastructurework based on the 2013 priority list from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
"I am pleasedto announce that the 2013 priority list has more renovation projects for theOhio Veterans Home than any facility in America," said CongresswomanKaptur.
"Improvementsat the Sandusky home are vital to providing the quality of service that ourveterans deserve and they certainly help boost our local economy."
VA officialsranked proposed construction projects throughout the country, with a 65-35federal-state funding share. Of 74 projects on the national list, nofewer than six are at the landmark Sandusky facility on Columbus Avenue,including $3.9 million in electrical service upgrades, $3 million in sewerpipeline upgrades, and $2.3 million for heating, ventilation and air conditionimprovements.
"We lookforward to these projects moving along expeditiously, especially consideringall the budget uncertainty coming out of Washington," said CongresswomanKaptur.
Here are the projects at the Ohio Veterans Homethat made the VA priority list for 2013:
The OVH, a427-bed nursing home, offers standard care for veterans, including special carefor those with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia. It has operatedcontinuously since 1888 when it opened to care for veterans of the CivilWar. The other veterans home in Ohio is located in Georgetown (BrownCounty) in the southern part of the state.
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"I am pleasedto announce that the 2013 priority list has more renovation projects for theOhio Veterans Home than any facility in America," said CongresswomanKaptur.
"Improvementsat the Sandusky home are vital to providing the quality of service that ourveterans deserve and they certainly help boost our local economy."
VA officialsranked proposed construction projects throughout the country, with a 65-35federal-state funding share. Of 74 projects on the national list, nofewer than six are at the landmark Sandusky facility on Columbus Avenue,including $3.9 million in electrical service upgrades, $3 million in sewerpipeline upgrades, and $2.3 million for heating, ventilation and air conditionimprovements.
"We lookforward to these projects moving along expeditiously, especially consideringall the budget uncertainty coming out of Washington," said CongresswomanKaptur.
Here are the projects at the Ohio Veterans Homethat made the VA priority list for 2013:
- Electricalpanel and service upgrade: $3,899,67
- Sewerpipeline upgrade: $2,979,470
- Heating,ventilation and air conditioning: $2,326,675
- Steamlines: $1,776,125
- Ventilationsystem: $675,025
- Domesticwater line upgrades: $543,888
The OVH, a427-bed nursing home, offers standard care for veterans, including special carefor those with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia. It has operatedcontinuously since 1888 when it opened to care for veterans of the CivilWar. The other veterans home in Ohio is located in Georgetown (BrownCounty) in the southern part of the state.
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