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Delaware Department of Corrections requests funds for generators, infirmary expansion and statewide repairs
Summary
Commissioner Taylor presented the DOC FY26 capital ask, highlighting maintenance needs across facilities, an infirmary expansion at BWCI, security camera and server upgrades, and ongoing generator and automatic transfer switch replacements.
Delaware Department of Corrections Commissioner Taylor outlined the DOC’s FY26 capital priorities to the Joint Committee on Capital Improvement, focusing on deferred maintenance, life-safety systems and an expansion of the female infirmary at Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution (BWCI).
Why it matters: DOC operates 11 state correctional facilities with nearly 1.9 million square feet of built space; aging mechanical and electrical systems affect daily operations, security and resident welfare.
Key requests and updates
- Minor capital improvements and equipment: The department requested $5,000,000 for MCI and equipment, a 20% increase intended to cover essential repairs and replacements across facilities—heating boilers, air conditioning systems, fire suppression, door controls and grounds maintenance.
- BWCI infirmary expansion: $8,600,000 was requested for the construction phase to enlarge medical, mental-health…
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