U.S. Coast Guard announces $230 million contract for Base Charleston facilities, awarding over $440 million in recent infrastructure upgrades

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07/10/2026 09:30 AM EDT

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard awarded a $230 million design-build contract for new operational support facilities at Coast Guard Base Charleston, South Carolina, marking the latest phase of a comprehensive, multi-year infrastructure expansion plan at the base.
An aerial view of ongoing construction at Coast Guard Base Charleston, where the Coast Guard recently awarded a $230 million contract for new operational support facilities as part of a multi-year infrastructure expansion plan. Recent projects include construction of a 90,000-square-foot engineering complex, a 120,000-square-foot multifunctional building, a new parking structure, recapitalization of Pier Mike, and a new medical and dental facility. These efforts are part of more than $440 million in upgrades to transform Base Charleston into a premier East Coast operational base. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)