FIRP Work Concludes at Pantex
By: Karl Wehmhoener
Updated: February 21, 2013
AMARILLO -- After more than 10 years and an investment of $246 million in transforming the Pantex Plant, the Facilities and Infrastructure Recapitalization Program (FIRP) is ending.
The program brough new roofs to the plant, new fire alarm systems and upgraded utility systems.
The program brough new roofs to the plant, new fire alarm systems and upgraded utility systems.
"Investing in the revitalization of our infrastructure is a critically important step as we move forward in maintaining our nation's nuclear deterrent, said Johnnie Guelker, Deputy Assistant Manager for Programs & Projects. "The FIRP has been a huge success. The investment made through the program will be paying dividends for decades to come through increased reliability in our operations."
The FIRP was established in 2002 with a mission to restore, rebuild and revitalize the physical infrastructure of the Nuclear Security Enterprise through the reduction of deferred maintenance that was impacting the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the enterprise.
Other FIRP projects included replacement of obsolete fire alarm panels, upgrades to radio capabilities, construction of a record storage facility and upgrades to gas and electrical distribution systems. Five new facilities totaling 71,000 square feet were constructed under FIRP, replacing older facilities that were later demolished.
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