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September 8, 2010
VA Announces Integrated Design Contract Award for New Medical Center in Aurora
Over 10,000 jobs to be created!
Today, the Veterans Administration (VA) announced of the joint venture between Kiewit and Turner as the Integrated Design Contractor for the new VA Medical Center on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora.
The award of the Integrated Design Contractor to build the new VA Medical Center in Aurora marks a significant milestone for Veterans and their families in Colorado and the region who have waited a long time for a facility they deserve. I am particularly pleased the VA is committed to working with the Helmets to Hard Hats program to employ as many veterans as possible on the project.
Additionally, this will be one of the largest construction projects in Colorado and has already employed 160 people. This is only the beginning, it is also estimated the project will employ up to 10,000 workers over the course of construction and the expanded facility will require 185 more health care related staff.
The new VA Medical Center will allow the VA to increase its employment from 1,815 employees to 2,000 for a net increase of 185 permanent jobs created. Right now there are 24 architecture, engineering, and supporting firms working on the new medical center and 17 of these are Colorado based. There are currently 160 local, full time and part time architectural and engineering staff working on this project of which 11 are new full and part time jobs. At the peak of construction, the VA estimates that there will be up to 1,750 workers on the construction site and approximately 10,000 workers will be employed over the course of construction.
My Office Is Here to Help You!
One of the most important functions of serving in Congress is helping my constituents cut through some of the red tape when dealing with government agencies. While my office will not always be able to help, I take pride in having the most responsive District Office possible. We help constituents with many casework issues including passport, IRS, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and Veterans Administration (VA) benefits. If you have any questions about potential casework please call my District Office at: 303-274-7944.
Constituent Elizabeth Fontecchio |
Ed,
Thank you for helping me cut through the red tape in dealing with the Social Security Administration. Because of you and your office, my issue was resolved in a timely manner.
Thanks Again Ed!
Elizabeth Fontecchio
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In an effort to reach out to as many constituents as possible my office has started a program where members of my Constituent Services Team go out in the community and hold office hours. I know it is sometimes difficult for people to drive out to my District Office in Lakewood so my staff regularly sets up office hours throughout the district. This is a great opportunity to discuss important issues with my staff and start the casework process. My office can help with Social Security benefits, VA benefits, foreclosure, passport issues and cutting through some of the red tape when dealing with a federal agency.
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District Office Staff - Mobile Office Hours
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Thursday, September 9, 2010
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Aurora Active Adult Center
30 Del Mar Circle Aurora, CO 80011 |
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Service Academy Nominations Deadline is This Month!
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Washington DC Office
415 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202.225.2645
Fax: 202.225.5278 |
District Office
12600 West Colfax Avenue, Suite B-400
Lakewood, CO 80215
Phone: 303.274.7944
Fax: 303.274.6455 |
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