The state today released $60 million for capital improvement projects at University of Hawai'i campuses statewide.

The work includes mechanical, electrical, reroofing, exterior and interior repairs, upgrades and maintenance, Gov. Linda Lingle said in a statement.

Most of the money — $41.7 million — will go toward the planning, design and construction of improvements at UH-Manoa. About $4.1 million will go toward renovations at UH-Hilo. Another $12.2 million goes to work at the UH community colleges and UH-West O'ahu.

Another $1.5 million will pay for health and safety projects at three sites.

Construction on all projects is expected to start no later than June 2009.