Savannah River Site begins early construction on training facility for plutonium pit production

SRNS identified subcontractor Kiewit to kick off the early construction scope for the High-Fidelity Training and Operations Center (HFTOC) subproject. Representatives from SRNS and Kiewit are pictured with jackhammers inside the existing HFTOC structure as the initial scope will include replacement of the concrete flooring and other external and internal building modifications. Photo courtesy of Savannah River Site.

Date: December 27, 2025

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions began early construction work in October on a new training facility that will support plutonium pit production at the Savannah River Site, according to a company announcement.

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