Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce: Following Their Push, $190 Million to Complete Last Phase of Canandaigua Va Campus Expansion Included in Just-Passed Va/Milcon Appropriations Bill
"Fifteen years ago, based on incorrect claims it was outdated, the Canandaigua VA was targeted for closure. But together with our
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The Phase II funding will go toward the upgrades and modernization of the Canandaigua VA campus, including the construction of a 120-bed
The senators' successful push for Phase II funding is the culmination of a multi-year effort to save the Canandaigua VA from plans by the
The
1) Construction of a new
- Within the
2) Renovation and modernization of the existing 50-bed Domiciliary facility that provides short-term (3-6 months) housing for veterans while they recover from substance abuse, homelessness, and mental/behavioral health concerns. The existing Domiciliary is among the buildings in the worst shape on the Canandaigua campus and most in need of renovations to address infrastructure and maintenance issues. Many of the patient rooms lack bathrooms and are not designed to support 21st century level of care.
- Veteran residents in the Domiciliary get a place to heal from problems with substance abuse, homelessness or vocational challenges. While living here the
3) Renovation of Building 3 to improve Rehab & Physical Therapy offerings, renovate Building 4 to support Outpatient/Administrative/Logistics support functions of the Campus, and renovate the Building 5 ventilation system.
Phase 1 broke ground in April and includes several upgrades including the construction of a new
The senators explained that the securing of the final
The
Schumer explained the
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