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Guam Slated for Record-breaking $345 Million in Military Construction for FY 2008 

Military Construction Quadruples from FY 2005 to FY2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—February 13 , 2007– Washington, D.C. –

The President’s budget submission for 2008, delivered to the U.S. Congress on February 8, 2007, includes a plan to carry out $345 million in military construction projects on Guam during the fiscal year. The proposed military construction budget includes seven projects. The $345 million in funding represents a 56% increase in military construction funding over the level of funding in 2007.

“The strategic value of Guam continues to be reflected in Department of Defense budgets,” Bordallo said. “This significant increase in military construction funding for our island will allow local contractors to ramp up in anticipation of the major requirements associated with the relocation of U.S. Marines from Okinawa.  This is a harbinger of the economic opportunities on the horizon and the need for Guam to train its labor force and prepare for the future.”

Projects in the President’s budget include:

Naval Base Guam:

Kilo Wharf Extension:                                                   $102 million

Hardening of Naval Base Electrical Systems:                 $59 million

Navy Family Housing:                                                   $57 million

Navy Fitness Center:                                                    $45 million

Wastewater Treatment Plant Repairs and Upgrade:       $41 million

Potable Water Distribution System (Phase I):                $31 million; and

Andersen Air Force Base:

Northwest Field Infrastructure Upgrade:                        $10 million.

The projects must now be both authorized and appropriated by the U.S. Congress, a process that usually is completed by October. Congresswoman Bordallo will work to ensure the inclusion of these proposed projects in the defense authorization and appropriations bills.

“This budget includes investments in family housing and quality of life facilities that will make Guam an even better tour of duty for the sailors and their families at Naval Base Guam.” Bordallo continued, “This increased investment on Guam represents increased economic opportunities for our people.”

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Contact: Joseph E. Duenas in Washington, D.C. at 202-225-1188 or Cathy Gault at 671-477-4272/4

joseph.duenas@mail.house.gov or cathy.gault@mail.house.gov

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www.house.gov/bordallo

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