University of Toledo
Gets State Nod for over $800,000 Toward Campus Renovations
Pair of projects will upgrade technology, weatherproof
campus buildings
Special to The Truth
State Rep. Michael Ashford (D-Toledo) last week announced
the release of over $800,000 in state funds to the
University of Toledo for a pair of renovation projects. The
state funding was approved this week by the state
Controlling Board, a panel tasked with oversight of state
spending.
The university received
$700,900 to upgrade and replace fiber optic cables between
various building on the north side of the main campus. The
existing fiber cabling is over 30 years old and in poor
condition, causing hardware failures and limiting network
services.
“As information technology
rapidly advances, it is critical for our universities to
maintain a modern learning environment that can deliver a
first-class education to Ohio’s next generation of
innovators,” said Ashford “I am pleased the state is
partnering with the University of Toledo to invest in
technologies that will keep them competitive in the 21st
century.”
Ashford also announced last
week that the university has received $128,200 in state
funds to weatherproof multiple buildings on several UT
campuses, including the North Engineering Building, Snyder
Memorial, the Health Science Building, Bowman-Oddy
Laboratories and the Law Center, among others.
“The successful completion of
this project will help ensure UT students have access to
safe and comfortable learning environments no matter where
they are on campus,” said Ashford.
The university will contract
with Sylvania-based Stough and Stough Architects LLC to
complete the project, which will involve roof replacements,
as well as the cleaning and/or replacement of doors, masonry
and window glazing to eliminate existing or potential leaks.
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