Work Complements “Finger Lakes Forward” -- Region’s Successful Upstate Revitalization Initiative to Grow the Economy and Create New Opportunities
ALBANY, N.Y. (September 5, 2017) -- Gerrard P. Bushell, President and CEO of DASNY, announced today more than $1 million in upgrades have been completed at The College at Brockport. The work is part of approximately $30 million in upgrades to SUNY campuses throughout New York State that was completed over the course of 90 days – ready in time for students to begin the fall semester.
The DASNY-SUNY partnership complements “Finger Lakes Forward” – the region’s successful Upstate Revitalization Initiative plan to create new opportunities and grow a strong economy.
The work encompassed bathroom upgrades, including 24 new countertops, mirrors and sinks installed in Mortimer Hall. Eighty doors were replaced at Perry Hall and attic ventilation fans were installed in the six townhouse complex buildings.
The projects were financed through DASNY's SUNY Dormitory Facilities Program, which issues low-cost tax-exempt bonds supported by student residence hall fees.
“DASNY is proud to deliver these upgrades to The College at Brockport with our hallmark speed and efficiency,” said DASNY President & CEO Gerrard P. Bushell. “Improving and maintaining student living environments helps our SUNY campus partners compete for top talent, supports the next generation of leaders, and will help keep moving the Finger Lakes region’s economy forward.”
President of The College at Brockport Dr. Heidi Macpherson said, "These ongoing upgrades have a significant impact on the residential living experience of our students as we continue to build a better Brockport.”
Enhancing the educational infrastructure helps the Finger Lakes Forward economic development plan, which aims to build on the area’s highly educated workforce and transform it into a center for Optics, Photonics, and Imaging; Agriculture and Food Production; and Next Generation Manufacturing and Technology. The region was awarded $500 million through Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Upstate Revitalization Initiative to further its transformation and the success of the Governor’s Regional Economic Development Councils.
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Founded in 1944, DASNY – the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York – is New York State’s capital project development authority. It finances and constructs sustainable and resilient science, health and education institutions that help New York thrive. It is one of the largest issuers of tax-exempt bonds in the nation with an outstanding bond portfolio of approximately $47.9 billion as of June 30, 2017. DASNY is also a major public builder with a construction pipeline of 935 projects valued at more than $6.1 billion as of June 30, 2017.