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Guard official: federal MILCON funding for Swanton readiness center pulled; state match timing unclear
Summary
Colonel Jacob Roy told lawmakers that the federal military construction appropriation that previously included the Northwest Regional Readiness Center was removed from the FY26 appropriation; the project must re‑compete for MILCON funding and could see federal design funds as early as FY28 or as late as FY30. He said having the state match available strengthens the state's case but timing depends on federal appropriations.
The House Corrections and Institutions Committee received an update March 20 on the Northwest Regional Readiness Center in Swanton, where the Vermont Army National Guard has acquired property and is beginning environmental review but faces federal funding uncertainty.
"The project is now recompeting for the 28 to 32 MILCON cycle," Colonel Jacob Roy, speaking for the…
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