UNMC Receives $8 Million in Stimulus Funds for Major Renovation of Cancer Research Facility

The University of Nebraska Medical Center has been awarded $8 million in stimulus funding for major renovation of its aging Eppley Cancer Institute building. The grant is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Center for Research Resources under the provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

The grant, which is one of the largest stimulus funding awards in Nebraska to date, brings the total UNMC stimulus funds to $20.2 million. About $2.7 million from Nebraska Legislative Bill 605 will supplement the renovation. The bill was passed in 2006 to allow the university to renovate older buildings in need of repair.

The project will replace antiquated, inefficient and deteriorating building systems and space in the nearly 50-year old building. The renovation will substantially improve practically every facet, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling and windows. A fire sprinkler system also will be installed. Fixed laboratory equipment will be included.
Construction is scheduled to start after bids are received in February 2011 and is scheduled to be completed in June 2012. Project design is underway. Read More here.