Oregon’s 75-year old state capitol building needs a $250 million upgrade to avoid being destroyed in an earthquake.
Oregon’s 75-year old state capitol building needs a $250 million upgrade to avoid being destroyed in an earthquake.
Former state lawmaker Gary Wilhelms chairs the committee [that made the recommendation]. He says the overhaul would take years and be so massive that lawmakers would need a new home temporarily.
Wilhelms’ panel will present its findings to the Oregon legislature next month. He doesn’t expect the legislature to sign off on the entire project this year, given the state’s current financial constraints. But he says lawmakers could agree to pay for engineering and design specifications during the upcoming session.
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