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Gulfport Recapitalization Project on Track

Navy NewsStand

Story Number: NNS081213-01
Release Date: 12/13/2008 4:23:00 AM

From Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast Public Affairs

GULFPORT, Miss. (NNS) -- Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport is seeing remarkable change to many of its facilities due to Hurricane Katrina recapitalization. Many projects are underway or already completed, with the next noticeable change being the demolition of the old armory.

The Hurricane Katrina Recapitalization project - Package 1 includes eight projects. Five of the facilities are already completed and have been turned over to the Navy. These five include the auto vehicle training, disaster preparedness training (DRT) complex, armory, Naval Construction Training Center (NCTC) Material Storage Warehouse, and Builder's Applied Instruction Facility. Projects still in design of build construction are the Steelworker's Applied Instruction for NCTC, 20th Seabee Readiness Group's Tactical Training Facility and the Consolidated Professional Development Center for Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Professional Development Center (NMOPDC).

"The demolition of the old armory is noticeable by many as it sits on the main thoroughfare of Moreell Ave from 7th Street to the 'downtown' area where the Navy Exchange, commissary, barber shop and child development center are located," said Lt. Craig Clutts from the Resident Officer in Charge of Construction Gulfport office. "Anyone who goes near this area will witness the big change."

The demolition of the old armory is part of a Navywide footprint reduction initiative and basewide appearance improvement plan. Disposing of excess square footage - anything above the mission requirement - through consolidation, demolition or lease release will benefit the Navy through savings on maintenance and utilities costs, allowing the budget to be realigned to supporting the warfighter. Once the old armory is demolished, the contractor will turn the old site into green space.

The contractor has demolished 10 of 40 facilities identified for the footprint reduction initiative. The next demolition will begin soon at the old DRT site with eight more buildings to be demolished. This space will also be returned to grass for future use as others will make room from new roadways, parking lots and landscaping.

For more news from Naval Facilities Engineering Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/navfachq/.