The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett and project partners March 9 for a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction on a new Network Enterprise Center that will modernize and consolidate installation network operations.
The facility will support the installation’s Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Information Management (C4IM) mission by providing modern spaces for network operations, administration and customer support services that keep Fort Hunter Liggett’s digital infrastructure running.
The 21,500-square-foot facility, will serve as the installation’s central hub for information technology services, supporting everything from secure communications and cybersecurity to network connectivity and customer support for Soldiers, civilian staff and tenant organizations.
The project is being delivered through a design-build contract awarded to Korte Construction in January 2025, with completion expected in August 2027.
“The new Network Enterprise Center represents a significant step forward in providing secure, reliable support for everyone at Fort Hunter Liggett,” said Col. Jason McKenzie, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett. “This facility will enhance our ability to meet mission demands while providing modern resources for our workforce and warfighters.”
The project is being delivered through a partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District, who managed the design portion of the project, and the Sacramento District, who will manage the construction portion.
“The Network Enterprise Center will give Fort Hunter Liggett the secure, modern infrastructure it needs to support Soldiers, tenants and training missions,” said Col. Robert McTighe, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District. “We are proud to partner with the garrison and Louisville District to deliver a facility that strengthens communications and readiness for years to come.”
The new facility will house Network Enterprise Center operations, administrative offices and technical infrastructure spaces including secure communications rooms, operations centers with command and video teleconference capability, and redundant power and mechanical systems designed to ensure continuous network availability.
Ben Quick, director of the Network Enterprise Center at Fort Hunter Liggett, said the facility will strengthen the installation’s network capabilities.
“This facility will serve as a cornerstone in delivering the stable and secure platform necessary to support the Army's evolving operational needs, enabling us to stay ahead in the fight and maintain dominance in the digital age,” Quick said.
Fort Hunter Liggett, the Army Reserve’s largest installation, encompasses more than 160,000 acres and supports joint, multi-component and interagency training throughout northern and central California.
The project will modernize Fort Hunter Liggett’s communications infrastructure and support installation operations for years to come.