Mayor Tommy Battle hosted an essential customer yesterday at Metropolis Corridor. Gen. Stephen Whiting, Commander of U.S. Area Command, got here on the town as the town and Redstone Arsenal put together to start the formal transition to host Space Command’s permanent headquarters.
Monday’s go to marked Whiting’s first go to to Huntsville Metropolis Corridor, however definitely not his final.
Vital go to by Whiting forward of Area Command relocation
Whiting expressed Area Command’s enthusiasm for turning into a part of the Huntsville group and mentioned they’re excited to associate with native leaders and Redstone.
“North Alabama has been very welcoming, and we’re thrilled to be right here on the bottom. Our job proper now’s to determine how expeditiously, in knowledgeable and disciplined method, we are able to begin to make the transfer that the President has directed, all whereas persevering with our important nationwide safety missions, which is to defend American pursuits in house.”
Gen. Stephen Whiting
About 1,400 Area Command jobs will transition to Redstone Arsenal over the subsequent 5 years, in line with Battle. Some White Home sources say that quantity might improve over time.
Huntsville working intently with Area Command
Battle mentioned the Metropolis of Huntsville is working with U.S. Area Command and federal officers to organize for the upcoming transfer.
“That is an thrilling second for our metropolis, however extra importantly, it’s about making certain the safety of our nation. We look ahead to working intently with Gen. Whiting and your complete Area Command group as they relocate to Redstone Arsenal.”
Mayor Tommy Battle
Huntsville has already invested closely to make sure mission readiness, together with:
- $400+ million in accomplished transportation enhancements, with $250+ million in lively building tasks
- $600 million in Okay–12 faculty enhancements to assist rising households
- $200+ million in healthcare expansions, together with upgrades at Huntsville Hospital
- Over $150 million invested in quality-of-life enhancements: recreation and group complexes, parks and greenways
- Key Redstone-related tasks embrace:
- Accomplished: Zierdt Highway enhancements; widening Analysis Park Boulevard
- Below building: I-565 widening to I-65; Martin Highway widening (Gate 7 to Huntsville Worldwide Airport)
- In design: Resolute Manner (connecting I-565 to Gate 9/Redstone Gateway Park); Arsenal East Connector (linking I-565 to proposed Redstone Gate close to Triana Blvd)
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