[CPEO-MEF] REUSE: Kansas Army Ammunition Plant transfer

[Lenny Siegel <lennysiegel@gmail.com>]

After seven years, KSAAP transfer becomes reality

by Colleen Surridge
Parsons Sun (KS)
August 16, 2012

To accommodate Congress’ efforts to streamline America’s military  
operations, in May 2005 the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant was placed  
on the Base Realignment and Closure Commission list.

Seven years and three months of work to acquire the property from the  
Army to offset the loss of jobs, ensure remediation efforts and the  
use of the property for economic development in Southeast Kansas  
culminated Wednesday when the Great Plains Development Authority  
signed the deed and bill of sale for the transfer of the property  
from the Army.

"It's a great day," GPDA Chairman Bob Wood told those present at the  
signing. "We've come a long way to get here."

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