United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Grand Island, Nebraska Enhanced-Use Lease

Picture of Grand Island CampusVA Midwest Health Care Network
Grand Island Campus
2201 North Broadwell Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
http://www.nebraska.va.gov/visitors/grand_island.asp

The VA Building Utilization Review and Repurposing (BURR) initiative has identified underutilized land at the VA Midwest Health Care System, Grand Island Campus in Grand Island, NE for a long-term ground lease.  The campus consists of approximately 26 acres.  The underutilized parcel of land is approximately 6 acres.  Under the enhanced-use lease (EUL) proposal, this underutilized parcel will be repurposed as permanent affordable housing for senior-aged Veterans.  The VA will solicit proposals to finance, develop, design, construct, and operate the proposed housing facility.

The potential EUL site contains the following parcel of underutilized land:

  • one parcel of approximately 6 acres of undeveloped land located on the northern portion of the campus.
  • The parcel is basically flat with a modest amount of trees.
  • Utilities connection are within close proximity to the site.
  • The site has no known environmental issues.

News and Updates

  • In an ongoing effort to eliminate homelessness among Veterans and their families, VA is proceeding with an agreement with a third-party provider to provide 102 permanent units of housing.
  • The Request for Proposals closed October 27, 2011.
  • The Public Hearing was held on August 1, 2011.
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If you have any questions, please to send an email to VA.EUL.BURR.GrandIsland@va.gov.