There is hereby created an account in the trust and agency fund in the state treasury, and all moneys deposited therein are perpetually appropriated for construction projects under this act. All federal funds received from the federal government for a construction project approved by the surgeon general and/or secretary shall be delivered to the state treasurer and by him deposited in the health facilities construction account. Such money shall be used solely for payments due applicants for work performed, or purchases made, in carrying out approved projects.