MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced that the Army Corp of Engineers has officially been engaged by his administration and has already begun mobilizing at the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park to begin the development of an alternative care facility. 

The Army Corp of Engineers has partnered with states throughout the country to build ACFs to support existing, local medical infrastructures in response to the spread of COVID-19.

To construct the facility, the Army Corp of Engineers signed a contract with Gilbane, Milwaukee. A number of local subcontractors have also signed-on to assist in constructing the ACF at Wisconsin State Fair Park.

Additional details regarding facility operations, acuity level, and patient capacity will be shared as they become available.

Continue to visit the Department of Health Services COVID-19 informational website. 

This comprehensive website has resources, updates, and answers to commonly asked questions about COVID-19.

More information regarding the state-wide COVID-19 response is available at: govstatus.egov.com/wi-covid-19.