Wisconsin Building Commission Denies Engineering Funding
Wisconsin Building Commission Denies Engineering Funding

Wisconsin Building Commission Denies Engineering Funding

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Plans for a new engineering building at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have stalled after the State Building Commission rejected a funding request to reallocate $70 million from a UW-Eau Claire project. The proposed Phillip A. Levy Engineering Center, which aims to address rising enrollment and outdated facilities, requires a budget increase from $347 million to $419.8 million due to design changes and inflation. Despite bipartisan support for the project, Republican lawmakers cited a perceived lack of transparency from the UW System as the reason for their opposition. The commission's deadlock has left UW-Madison unable to proceed with construction, which was originally anticipated to start soon with hopes of opening the building by fall 2028. UW officials are optimistic about addressing legislative concerns to potentially gain approval in the future. The ongoing situation reflects broader tensions over funding and accountability within the UW System.

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