Syverson Welcomes Governor's Decision To Sign The Capital Bill

Posted: July 10, 2009

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) today welcomed Gov. Pat Quinn’s decision to sign the capital construction bill on Monday. The announcement came during a Thursday meeting between downstate lawmakers and the Governor in Springfield.

“This is very good news for the people and economy of Winnebago County,” Syverson said. “I am proud to say this plan will bring a record amount of construction work – more than $400 million – to the Rockford area. For the last six years, I have been working on getting a capital plan signed into law, and to ensure our area got its fair share of construction projects. This plan accomplishes that, and more.”

In all, the proposed plan would fund about 60 projects in the Rockford area valued at more than $400 million. In addition to funding local road and bridge projects, the plan also includes money for a new classroom building at Rock Valley College and additional grant projects for school maintenance, parks and museums, mass transportation, community colleges and universities.

Numerous road projects critical to Winnebago County infrastructure and development are also part of the plan, including construction work on Illinois Route 173, North and South Main Street, West State Street and the Morgan Street bridge.

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