Leader Sykes announces $1,300,000 in renovations for University of Akron

House Democratic Leader Emilia Strong Sykes (D-Akron) today announced $1,300,000 in state funds for renovations and replacements at the University of Akron main campus.

“I am happy to see the University of Akron receiving important investment from the state in its infrastructure,” said Leader Sykes. “These renovations are necessary to keep our campus up-to-date and ready to challenge, inspire and prepare the next generation of business and civic leaders for the jobs of the future.”

This project will contract with Suburban Maintenance & Construction of North Royalton to replace and renovate campus walkways, roadways, steps, ramps, bridges and curb cuts on campus. The replacements will help improve deteriorated conditions that have contributed to pedestrian accidents and vehicular damage on campus.

The state funding was approved at Monday’s meeting of the state Controlling Board, a panel tasked with oversight of state spending.