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North Branch Construction begins 27,200 s/f N.H. Army National Guard project

N.H. Army National Guard (NHARNG) Field Maintenance Shop - Hooksett, NH

Hooksett, NH North Branch Construction has begun land clearing for the construction of a new $9.9 million New Hampshire Army National Guard (NHARNG) field maintenance shop. This facility, located along Rte. 3, will consist of a 27,200 s/f field maintenance building and a 2,435 s/f storage shed. The field maintenance building will include a six-bay garage with overhead crane maintenance capabilities, a drive-through wash bay, a tool storage room, offices, classrooms, and gym and shower facilities. The scope of work also includes site improvements.

This new facility will combine the current NHARNG Manchester and Hillsborough field maintenance shops into one location to support the maintenance and repair of combat and tactical vehicles. The architect is Smith Alvarez Sienkiewycz Architects.

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