Skanska Awarded $271 Million Contract for Naval Station Newport Coast Guard Pier
Skanska has been awarded a $271 million contract to construct a new Coast Guard pier at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island. The project involves replacing the old Pier 1 at Coddington Cove and will accommodate four new Coast Guard Offshore…
Providence New Bedford, RI, October 2, 2026 — Skanska, a global construction and development company, has secured a significant contract valued at $271 million for a new United States Coast Guard pier. The project is slated for construction at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island.
The scope of work involves the complete replacement of the existing Pier 1, located at Coddington Cove. This new facility is designed to specifically accommodate the U.S. Coast Guard’s new Offshore Patrol Cutters. The contract also includes the development of essential supporting infrastructure required for the operational readiness of these vessels.
The Naval Station Newport serves as a critical hub for maritime operations. The upgrade to Pier 1 signifies an investment in modernizing the base’s capabilities to support the latest Coast Guard assets. The new pier is expected to provide enhanced functionality and capacity compared to the current structure.
Details regarding the project’s timeline, commencement date, and specific infrastructure components were not immediately available. Similarly, the exact nature of the supporting infrastructure to be constructed alongside the pier was not specified in the award announcement.
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