Governor Patrick joined with other federal, state and local leaders today to celebrate the beginning of the redevelopment of the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station which will provide thousands of construction and permanent jobs to citizens throughout the Commonwealth, as well as jumpstart the South Shore economy.
- The project is part of the Massachusetts Works program set forth by Governor Patrick and Lt. Governor Murray and will provide jobs for approximately 20,000 Massachusetts citizens as well as create public revenue and economic growth, stimulating the economy of the South Shore.
- Today marks the beginning of Phase 1 of the project, which will include the construction of a parkway connecting Route 3 and Route 18, as well as improvements to the South Weymouth commuter rail station located at the former naval base.
- Projects like Southfield are vital to rebuilding the Massachusetts economy, which is recovering faster and stronger than most of the nation. Southfield is the fifth community identified in the Growth District Initiative, which distinguishes various areas throughout the Commonwealth as being appropriate locations for significant new growth, and helps them to become developmentally ready.
- "The Southfield project is key to the redevelopment of the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station and to job growth on the South Shore," said Governor Patrick. "I am proud that your state government could help make this happen."
- "This kind of construction project will help put people back to work as we focus on Massachusetts' economic recovery," said Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray. "We are excited about today's groundbreaking and look forward to seeing this project support economic development, sustainability and growth for the region and the Commonwealth."
