[wanabidii] Press Releases: United States Breaks Ground on New U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: United States Breaks Ground on New U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan 10/05/2015 09:38 AM EDT United States Breaks Ground on New U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 5, 2015 In an important symbol of enduring friendship with Turkmenistan, U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan Allan Mustard and local officials broke ground today on the new U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat. The multi-building campus will be situated on a 17.3-acre site. The campus will include an office building, a U.S. Marine Security Guard residence, a support annex, staff housing, and facilities for the Embassy community. Completion of the project is anticipated in July 2018. Yost Grube Hall of Portland, Oregon, is the design architect, and Integrus of Spokane, Washington, is the architect of record. Caddell Construction of Montgomery, Alabama, is the construction contractor. The $266 million project will incorporate numerous sustainable features, including energy efficient lighting, water-conserving plumbing fixtures, and drought-tolerant plantings. Since 1999, as part of the U.S. Department of State’s Capital Security Construction Program, the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) has completed 122 new diplomatic facilities and has an additional 46 projects in design or under construction. OBO’s mission is to provide safe, secure, and functional facilities that represent the U.S. government to the host nation and support our staff in the achievement of U.S. foreign policy objectives. These facilities represent American values and the best in American architecture, engineering, technology, sustainability, art, culture, and construction execution. For more information on the project, please visit http://overseasbuildings.state.gov/releases/kits/, or contact Christine Foushee at FousheeCT@state.gov or (703) 875-4131. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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