House Speaker Beth Harwell strongly supported funding efforts for updates
(NASHVILLE) — State Representative Roger Kane (R-Knoxville) announced today that the State Building Commission has officially approved funding for
a multi-purpose building and renovations at Pellissippi State Community College.
The funds will cover construction of a new building for academic classrooms, science laboratories, and faculty offices. They will also be used for the removal of modular buildings and to renovate existing buildings as programs are moved.
The $27 million project was officially approved today by the State Building Commission which oversees construction of all public state buildings and structures. In recent years, the Commission’s responsibility has been expanded to include authority over most improvement and demolition projects of property owned by the state.
“Subsidizing our colleges and universities will continue to allow these institutions to prepare future generations of students to fill high-quality Tennessee jobs,” said Chairman Kane. “I am grateful to the State Building Commission for investing in this important project that will allow Pellissippi State to meet the needs of our growing student population.”
Tennessee House Speaker Beth Harwell (R-Nashville) — a member of the State Building Commission — was a strong supporter of this critical project and encouraged the commission to approve the necessary funding.
“Projects like this are important in ensuring our college campuses have the tools they need to serve our students and teachers on a daily basis,” said Speaker Harwell. “I am proud of my colleagues for coming together and moving this initiative forward; I also thank Representative Kane for his dedication to education and to serving the residents of House District 89.”
Roger Kane serves as the Chairman of the House Education Instruction & Programs Subcommittee. He is also a member of the House Education Instruction & Programs Committee, as well as the House Education Administration & Planning Committee. Kane lives in Knoxville and represents House District 89, which includes part of Knox County. He can be reached by email at Rep.Roger.Kane@capitol.tn.gov or by calling (615) 741-4110.
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