Bennet Requests Field Hearing on Aurora VA Hospital

Press Release

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, along with Senator Cory Gardner, is requesting the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee hold a field hearing in Denver to examine the ongoing management and financial issues that have delayed the construction of the new VA hospital in Aurora.

"Colorado's veterans deserve better than the mismanagement of the construction of the VA hospital in Aurora," Bennet said. "A Veterans Affairs Committee hearing in Denver would help our colleagues better understand the issues and the urgent need to find a solution that will lead to this project's completion. Our veterans have waited long enough, and we will do everything needed to hold the VA accountable."

Construction of the hospital was briefly halted following a ruling against the VA by the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals that allowed Kiewit Turner to end its contract to build the hospital. Shortly after, a temporary agreement was struck between the VA and Kiewit Turner to resume construction. However, new cost estimates show that additional resources will be needed to complete construction.

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