The bill outlines the annual reporting requirements for the construction of the new long-term care facility at the Massachusetts Veterans Home in Holyoke, as mandated by Section 4 of Chapter 15 of the Acts of 2021. The Executive Office of Veterans Services is required to submit a report by December 31 each year until the project's completion. This report must include a current project description, progress updates, cost summaries, project schedules, and details about the designers and contractors involved, including their compliance with participation goals for minority and women workers.
The latest report, titled "Holyoke Veterans Home Construction 2025 Annual Report," indicates that the project is approximately 64% complete, with significant progress made in sealing the building and completing exterior brickwork. The total project cost is estimated at $405,334,600, with 65% federal reimbursement expected through the VA State Home Construction Grant Program. The project is ahead of schedule, with occupancy projected for Fall 2026, and the report highlights that workforce participation goals for minority and women workers have been met or exceeded.