Construction is underway on a $12.4 million project for Sioux City’s 185th Iowa Air National Guard Refueling Wing. Base Commander Colonel Larry Christensen spoke at a groundbreaking ceremony for the new 37,000 square foot facility.
The one-story building will accommodate nearly 500 people.
Lieutenant Colonel Kris Aldrich, 185th Civil Engineer, said the facility will replace two existing buildings which are 44 and 60 years old and scheduled for demolition.
Officials with the 185th note the new building will also meet the latest anti-terrorism and force protection standards while offering improved work space. Construction on the new facility is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2018.
