Sen. Tim Scott Applauds $212 Million Investment in U.S. Coast Guard Base Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) today applauded the U.S. Coast Guard’s announcement of more than $212 million in infrastructure investments at U.S. Coast Guard Base Charleston in North Charleston, South Carolina. The two projects are funded through the historic $25 billion investment in the Coast Guard included in the Working Families Tax Cuts and will modernize critical operational facilities, strengthen military readiness, and support Coast Guard service members and their families.
“South Carolina continues to play a vital role in our national security and supporting the men and women who serve,” said Sen. Scott. “These investments at Base Charleston, made possible by the Working Families Tax Cuts, will strengthen Coast Guard operations, improve quality of life for service members and their families, and strengthen the Lowcountry’s position as a strategic military hub. I’m proud to support these efforts to modernize our military infrastructure while creating economic opportunity here at home.”
"I am excited for the incredible potential these projects have to improve the welfare of our Servicemembers and their families, to homeport our future fleet of Offshore Patrol Cutters and to operationalize the generous investments being made in our Service by the American people," said Vice Admiral Jo-Ann Burdian, commander, Coast Guard Atlantic Area. “Our people are our greatest asset, and everything we do on their behalf, to ensure they are ready, trained and well-supported will enable us to act with clarity, cohesion, and purpose to deliver the outcomes our Nation expects.”
The announcement includes a nearly $117 million contract to fully rebuild and modernize Pier Mike, creating a state-of-the-art facility that will serve as the permanent base for four Offshore Patrol Cutters and one visiting cutter. The Coast Guard also awarded a nearly $96 million contract for the construction of a new combined medical and dental facility, a new visitor's center, and additional support for mission readiness.
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