POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center received second-quarter funding for non-recurring maintenance projects.
The funding comes from a $4.8B in nationwide VA spending to modernize, repair and improve health care facilities via the Veterans Health Administration’s non-recurring maintenance program.
Funding projects include:
- Construction of an isolation ward, including four isolation rooms for acute care
- Renovation of the Community Living Center (Phase 1)
- Replacement of the fire pump automatic transfer switch system
Of the total $4.8B committed, VA has obligated a total of $1.064B. Obligation of funds includes:
- $795 million to repair and upgrade outdated infrastructure systems in medical facilities
- $255 million for maintenance and modernization of facility infrastructure
- $13 million for major building upgrades like elevators, electrical systems and boiler plants
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