Funds will be used for important construction projects that will create jobs

November 17, 2009

Washington, D.C. – Led by Nevada Senator Harry Reid, the U.S. Senate today passed the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies bill that will bring the state more than $26 million for projects that will create jobs and support Nevada’s military. In addition to funding these important job-creating projects, this bill will also fund the Department of Veterans Affairs and ensure that veterans in Nevada and around the country continue to receive the benefits and care they deserve. 
                                    
 “These funds will continue to provide Nevada’s troops and military installations the resources they need to successfully carry out their mission, while keeping our commitment to our nation’s veterans,” Reid said. “My commitment to provide state-of-the art facilities to our military and the resources necessary to take care of those who have previously served will never waiver.”
 
A breakdown of the Nevada construction projects is as follows:
 
Project: NV Air National Guard Fire Station Replacement (with Sen. Ensign)
Requestor: Air National Guard
Location: Reno, NV
Amount: $10,800,000
Description: This request funds the construction of a new Fire Station at the base located at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. The existing fire station, built in 1955, provides only 25% of the total authorized space of 17,575 square feet. This is already requested by the Department of Defense in the 2014 Future Year’s Defense Plan.

Project: Warrior Physical Training Facility (with Sen. Ensign)
Requestor: Navy
Location: Fallon, NV
Amount: $11,450,000
Description: This request funds the construction of a combined gymnasium/fitness center facility consisting of 23,713 square feet. The facility includes an indoor fitness area; basketball/volleyball court; aerobics area; two racquetball courts; locker rooms; multipurpose activity room; combative/martial arts room, and administrative offices. This is already requested by the Department of Defense in the 2014 Future Year’s Defense Plan.

Project: NV National Guard Add/Alt for Clark County Armory (with Sen. Ensign)
Requestor: Army National Guard
Location: Clark County, NV
Amount: $2,000,000
Description: This request funds the creation of new unit administration areas for Add/Alt of the Clark County Armory. The transformation of the 221st Cavalry into an ARS (Armored Reconnaissance Squadron) has increased the requirements of storage and administration space due to increased equipment and personnel.

Project: NV National Guard Renewable Energy Sustainable Projects
Requestor: Army National Guard
Location: NV National Guard, NV
Amount: $2,000,000
Description: This request funds the design and construction of renewable energy projects. Nevada Army National Guard Construction and Facilities Management Officer is planning wind, solar, and geothermal projects at six facilities and training sites by calendar end of 2010.