A topping out ceremony was held at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay on Jan. 29 to mark a major construction milestone for the new Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department facility. Hosted by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast, the event celebrated the placement of the final, signed steel beam, completing the building’s structural phase just over a year after breaking ground. Lauded by leaders as a critical investment in the nation’s strategic deterrence, the project has seen rapid progress, including the erection of over 530 tons of steel and the placement of nearly 3,000 concrete piles. The new $136 million facility, scheduled for completion by December 2028, will consolidate maintenance operations into a single state-of-the-art hub to enhance support for the Navy’s Trident-equipped submarines.
Source: DVIDS Marines | Author: Jeffrey Hamlin | Published: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:20:46 -0500