Company to move forward with $850 million shipyard expansion

GROTON, Conn. (AP) - Submarine builder Electric Boat is moving forward with plans for an $850 million shipyard expansion in Connecticut,

The Hartford Courant reports the company released plans for expanding its Groton shipyard last month. Electric Boat says it plans to construct a new assembly facility and a floating dry dock.

The environmental consulting company helping with the project says the facilities will allow Electric Boat to bring the submarine materials to the site by water and help reduce construction traffic.

U.S. Rep. Joseph Courtney says the Navy has prioritized the project.

Some residents have opposed the project, arguing it will impact their waterfront views and lower property values.

Local, state and federal officials still need to review the plans.

Construction on the buildings is expected to start in 2019.

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Information from: Hartford Courant, http://www.courant.com