Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller celebrated the placement of the final structural beam for the new North Dakota State Laboratory. The $70 million investment, funded through federal sources, will house staff from the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Environmental Quality. The completion is expected by June 2026. Burgum emphasized the importance of safeguarding public health and the environment in North Dakota, while Miller highlighted the facility’s role in addressing emerging public health threats and environmental concerns.
The ceremony, livestreamed on the governor’s Facebook page, marked a pivotal moment in the construction of the state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance public health and environmental quality monitoring. The new laboratory is set to improve the state’s ability to respond to health challenges and support clean air and water for North Dakotans. The event symbolized the ongoing commitment to keeping North Dakotans safe and healthy, with gratitude expressed towards the legislature, architects, contractors, and teams at DHHS and DEQ.
The North Dakota State Laboratory project will facilitate greater collaboration among state agencies and serve as a hub for addressing public health and environmental issues. Citizens were able to participate in the event virtually as the state continues its investment in critical infrastructure. For more information about the project, visit the DHHS website.
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