New York National Guard holds groundbreaking for $17 million building in Troy on March 31

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The maintenance building being built at 42nd Infantry Division headquarters is depicted in this computer rendering.

TROY, NEW YORK (03/29/2023) (readMedia)-- The New York National Guard will conduct a groundbreaking ceremony for a new $17 million building adjacent to the existing New York State Armory on Glenmore Road in Troy on Friday, March 31 at 12:30 p.m.

Members of the press are invited to cover the event and speak with New York National Guard leaders about the new project.

WHO: Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, and other New York Army National Guard leaders.

WHAT: A ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony to mark the construction of a new vehicle maintenance facility adjacent to the building housing the headquarters of the New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division.

WHEN: 12:30 p.m., Friday, March 31

WHERE: 137 Glenmore Road, Troy, New York

Coverage opportunities:

Still and video coverage of the traditional groundbreaking ceremony, with ceremonial shovels and turning dirt. There will be an opportunity to interview Major General Ray Shields about the significance of this new construction.

Reporters should contact Mr. Eric Durr at 518-786-4581 for more information and admission to this secure military site.

THE PROJECT:

The $17 million, 18,808 square foot masonry and insulated metal panel building will house three general purpose work-bays which allow six military vehicles to be serviced inside simultaneously. There will also be outdoor concrete aprons which will allow additional vehicles to be serviced there in good weather.

The money was allocated for the project in the federal defense budget.

The new facility will replace an existing maintenance facility which is part of the armory building constructed in 1970 and 1971.

That space will be repurposed once the new facility is complete.

Work will begin on the project in April and the new maintenance facility is expected to be complete in May of 2025.

Bette & Cring Construction Group in Albany is the main contractor. Flex Electric in Watervliet has the contract for electrical work, while Crisafulli Brothers of Albany, will handle the heating, air conditioning and plumbing for the building.