FORT HOOD, Texas (KWTX) Fort Hoods Directorate of Public Works is set to start renovations on some of the 99 barracks buildings on post.

Nearly half of the buildings, some of which are plagued with everything from bad air conditioning to mold problems, are in need of constant repair.

Earlier this month Congress appropriated $145 million for the renovation as part of the Fiscal 2017 operation and maintenance budget.

The appropriation will pay for upgrades and repairs to heating and cooling, wiring, plumbing, lighting, stairways, ceilings and walls.

The Directorate of Public Works has received $45 million to start some of the renovations.

Officials say it will take about two years and an estimated $9 million per building to complete the remodel.

Contracts should be awarded by the end of September and construction could begin as early as January 2018.

Brian Dosa the director of public works, says these repairs are needed to give soldiers the best living conditions possible.

Soldiers are key to readiness as we want provide a place for soldiers to live while they train at Fort Hood that's clean and safe and accommodates them while they're here at Fort Hood training, Dosa said.

Dosa went on to say that all of the buildings are structurally sound but it all of the interior that needs to be replaced.

Once a new heating and air conditioning system is put in it will help end the mold problems in the barracks.

Officials say they hope to receive the remaining $100 million by the end of the fiscal year so they can contract the work on five more barracks buildings.

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Fort Hood: $45 million committed to renovate barracks buildings - KWTX

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