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October 4, 2020
Congress/DoD | Energy | General | Mission Support/Community Partnerships | On Base

Directorate of Public Works at Fort Detrick gave the go-ahead to begin a project replacing a current two pipe chiller and boiler system with Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners in all five barracks, totaling 240 room. The project began in August…

A new aquatics and recreation center will be built on ten acres of land, outside of Malmstrom Air Force Base over the next few years…

Naval Support Activity (NSA) Hampton Roads opened its doors to the new Sewells Point Child Development Center (CDC)…

Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southeast awarded a $16.3 million contract to restore the water distribution system at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Panama City, Florida. This project will recapitalize the potable and fire protection water systems on the installation following damage caused by Hurricane Michael two years ago…

A 1.1 MW floating solar and storage power plant will soon be constructed at Fort Bragg. It will become the home of the largest floating solar plant in the Southeast.

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October 4, 2020
Congress/DoD | Energy | General | Mission Support/Community Partnerships | On Base

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