(The Center Square) – Key infrastructure projects in Wisconsin will soon be receiving up to $110.2 million in state investments.
The funds, announced by Gov. Tony Evers and approved by him and members of the bipartisan Wisconsin State Building Commission, will support projects across state agencies, University of Wisconsin campuses, prisons and historic sites.
The money was, in part, approved in the recent 2025-27 Wisconsin state biennial budget.
“I’m proud we were able to approve these critically important projects, including making necessary improvements to our state agencies to help streamline government efficiency,” Evers said. “I look forward to seeing firsthand the impact these critical investments will have on communities and folks across our state.”
The approved projects include:
A new “multi-divisional” Department of Transportation facility in Spooner to consolidate state patrol, DMV, emergency management and transportation system development offices into one complex.Demolition projects at UW–Oshkosh, Platteville and Parkside.Renovations at UW–Stout’s library and learning center and installation of two water-cooled chillers at UW–Green Bay.Entrance and visitor center overhauls at Fox Lake Correctional Institution.Infrastructure upgrades at the Wisconsin state capitol involving stormwater system expansion and sidewalk reconstruction.State lighting and rigging upgrades at the historic AL. Ringling Theatre in Baraboo.
While some projects already have pre-approved and funded design phases, such as the UW campus projects, others will soon undergo bidding processes, design finalization or construction preparation before beginning construction.
