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State building officials outline corrections capital plan; temporary ACs installed, permanent work waits on funding
Summary
Building and General Services (BGS) told the House of Corrections committee that temporary air‑conditioning units are being installed in common areas and some living units at several correctional facilities this summer, while permanent systems and other upgrades await bids and budget approvals. Accessibility work tied to a DOJ settlement and door‑control replacements are also underway.
Building and General Services representatives updated the House of Corrections and Excusements Committee on plans to relieve heat and complete accessibility and security upgrades at multiple correctional facilities.
Joe Asia of BGS said the department has deployed temporary AC units (for break rooms, gyms, libraries and some living units) at Southern State and Newport, with work under way at Northeast Regional and Caledonia Work Camp. "Right now, all the temporary units are in place or going into place as we speak," Asia said. He told the committee the temporary units are meant to provide relief in communal spaces rather than replace whole‑building systems.
The department is completing design development for permanent air‑conditioning and expects to put Springfield out to bid in April, Asia said. Committee members noted…
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