Army Breaks Ground on First-of-its-kind Barracks
Officials break ground on new barracks project at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
Wed, 10/23/2024 - 08:26
A new first-of-its-kind barracks building at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, is set to break sustainability ground.
“Joint Base Lewis-McChord is committed to providing modern and high-quality living quarters for all of our enlisted personnel, so we are particularly excited about this new construction,” Col. Kent Park, the garrison commander, said in an Army Corps of Engineers news release.
The 89,000-square-foot barracks will be made of sustainable building materials to reduce its carbon footprint and improve quality of life for 168 soldiers at the installation. Officials also are seeking to lower utility and operating costs and enhance the facility’s resilience to extreme weather.
The $100 million barracks construction project is managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, and it will include two- and four-bedroom units with shared kitchens and living areas.
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