South Korean company plans to build $681 million offshore wind submarine cable plant in Chesapeake
What will be the height of the new facility in Chesapeake?
The new facility in Chesapeake, being built by LS Greenlink USA, will be approximately 660 feet tall, making it the tallest building in Virginia. The facility will be a 750,000-square-foot manufacturing plant for undersea cables, located at the Chesapeake Deep Water Terminal.
What company is building the new facility in Chesapeake?
LS Greenlink USA, a subsidiary of South Korean-based LS Cable & System, is building a $681 million manufacturing facility for undersea cables in Chesapeake, Virginia. The facility will be the tallest building in the state and is expected to create over 330 full-time jobs.
How much will the Chesapeake facility cost to build?
The Chesapeake facility, a 750,000-square-foot manufacturing plant for undersea cables, is projected to cost $681 million. The project is undertaken by LS Greenlink USA, a subsidiary of South Korean-based LS Cable & System, and is expected to create more than 330 full-time jobs2. The facility will be the tallest building in Virginia, standing at 660 feet, and will be located at the Chesapeake Deep Water Terminal. This development is seen as a significant win for the region's offshore wind industry.