By David Spunt Reporter
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News Three has learned some new information about Base Realignment and Closure or BRAC and how it will affect our area.News 3 On Your Side
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Stumble It!On Tuesday, May 6th Fort Benning’s BRAC Coordinator, Jay Brown held a meeting to update the public about BRAC construction at Fort Benning.
Brown says last week Army Vice Chief of Staff General Richard Cody approved the proposed organizational structure for the Manuever Center of Excellence (MCOE).
The overall growth over the next five years will increase significantly. Right now on Fort Benning there is an estimated 120,380 people. This includes contractors, civilians, soldiers, and family members.
The number is expecting to jump to 152,683 by 2012.
Brown also says there will be close to $1 billion in construction costs by the end of this summer.
The main post headquarters, better known as Infantry Hall will undergo a complete renovation.
Brown says the main tower of the building will empty by December and move into the current WHINSEC building.
The current Infantry Hall will get a complete makeover (see above image).
Brown says he’s projecting that construction to cost approximately $138 million to renovate.
Stay with News Three for all BRAC related information and how it may affect you.