Future plans for Pine Bluff Chemical Agent Disposal Facility (PBCDF) buildings as well as the Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA) were discussed at the PBA Citizens Advisory Committee meeting held Thursday, at the Creasy Complex.
According to Larry Wright, civilian executive assistant to the commander, once the current chemical weapons disposal mission is completed – which is expected to be within the next two years – plans are to continue to use the 15 buildings comprising the 115,000-square-foot complex for the storage and maintenance of large equipment items. The plan would allow future investments and current employees to remain on the job.
Wright added that the arsenal is currently conducting a study to identify the structures that will remain and their possible uses.
A cost-benefit analysis and a justification and need analysis is also underway.
PBA Commander Col. Franz Amann stated that the arsenal has actively competed for the project and is seeking its approval and funding.
PBCDF Army Site Manager Mark Greer, reported that Greer noted that 24 percent, or 1.5 million pounds, of the mustard agent stored there had been destroyed.
Thirty-six percent of the original amount of agent has been incinerated and dismantling of the facility is set to begin in August.
Future plans for Pine Bluff Chemical Agent Disposal Facility (PBCDF) buildings as well as the Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA) were discussed at the PBA Citizens Advisory Committee meeting held Thursday, at the Creasy Complex.
According to Larry Wright, civilian executive assistant to the commander, once the current chemical weapons disposal mission is completed – which is expected to be within the next two years – plans are to continue to use the 15 buildings comprising the 115,000-square-foot complex for the storage and maintenance of large equipment items. The plan would allow future investments and current employees to remain on the job.
Wright added that the arsenal is currently conducting a study to identify the structures that will remain and their possible uses.
A cost-benefit analysis and a justification and need analysis is also underway.
PBA Commander Col. Franz Amann stated that the arsenal has actively competed for the project and is seeking its approval and funding.
PBCDF Army Site Manager Mark Greer, reported that Greer noted that 24 percent, or 1.5 million pounds, of the mustard agent stored there had been destroyed.
Thirty-six percent of the original amount of agent has been incinerated and dismantling of the facility is set to begin in August.
