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State Controlling Board Approves Funds for Higher Education
Investments, Says Ashford
State Rep. Michael Ashford (D-Toledo) last week announced
approval of Ohio Controlling Board items sending state funds
to upgrade infrastructure at the University of Toledo (UT).
A total of $495,610 in state funds were released for
mechanical system and plumbing upgrades to improve indoor
air quality, reduce maintenance and reduce campus utility
costs.
“These updates are incredibly important for the health,
safety and comfort of University of Toledo students and will
ultimately save the state money in repairs,” said Ashford.
“It’s important that we continue to invest in maintaining
infrastructure on campus so that UT continues to be a hub
for innovation, research and education in our community.”
The project will replace a portion of the university’s
underground steam and condensate loop, 25+ year old building
automation systems, portions of piping, HVAC systems, air
handling units and exhaust fans. Most of the buildings
undergoing maintenance updates are on the university’s main
campus, with the exception of the Lake Erie Research Center.
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