DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — After two years of construction, the 164th Regiment Regional Training Institute at the Camp Grafton Training Center will host a building dedication of a new $30.5 million facility − the first of a two-phased project.
The dedication and open house are open for public attendance.
The expansion of the RTI is part of a five-year strategic plan to increase the force structure of the North Dakota National Guard and enhance the skills and preparedness of Guard members, Gov. John Hoeven said.
The new building contains nearly 183,000 square feet and includes administration facilities, education facilities, a vertical construction lab and the first of three billeting wings with 60 rooms in phase I.
Phase II, budgeted at $20 million, is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2017. This phase will add 68,179 square feet and two additional billeting wings. When complete, the building will include 216 rooms.
"This new facility will help the RTI to grow and keep pace with the increased demand for professional military engineer training," said Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota National Guard adjutant general.
The RTI provides 25 fully-accredited engineer courses each year. More than 200 classes will be provided this fiscal year. The Institute’s reach spans far beyond North Dakota’s borders, with 60 percent of all Army Reserve and Army National Guard engineers across the United States receiving training there.
There will be a number of family activities during the open house to include a pedal car, military vehicle display, Tac Ball and military simulators.
The media is invited to attend, and no pre-coordination is required.
| Date Taken: | 08.03.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 08.03.2010 09:28 |
| Story ID: | 53879 |
| Location: | DEVILS LAKE, NORTH DAKOTA, US |
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