Connecticut has released $7.7 million in state funding for infrastructure upgrades to the U.S. Submarine Base in New London.

Governor Ned Lamont (D) said the funding is part of the state’s ongoing investment, demonstrating its commitment to Navy operations in the state.

“When there was a threat, they were going to yank this base out of this region back during the BRAC deliberations 25 years ago, Connecticut stepped forward and mobilized,” Lamont said. “This is 6,000 jobs, and lots of contractors are doing work here all the time. It’s a big piece of our economy. A big piece of our future. Having EB next door is part of the synergy here. It means a lot to the state. We also want to do it because it’s the right thing to do.”

EB is Electric Boat, the submarine manufacturer with significant

See Full Page