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Ocean State Testing Finds
Pictured: Bruce Davey of Davey Associates; Bob Feole of Ocean State Testing;
Frank McCann of Ocean State Testing; Jonathan Lowenstein of Design Resource Architects; Bill Slater and Dave Lomas of Lomas Building.
When Ocean State Testing Inc. received notice that the R.I. National Guard would be acquiring their property by eminent domain, the Quonset Development Corporation (QDC) worked with the company to help it relocate in the Quonset Business Park. This month, Ocean State Testing celebrated the groundbreaking of its new 12,000 square-foot building at Quonset.
To assist Ocean State Testing, QDC reduced the price of land by 20%, decreased the minimum required lot size from 1.5 acres to one acre and reduced the deposit payment for the company. QDC also did the same for four other displaced tenants. Norm King, a retiree and long-time employee at Ocean State Testing said, "QDC was very fair and helpful through the entire process."
Founded in 1976, Ocean State Testing specializes in non-destructive testing, inspecting and evaluating of components and materials. Testing mostly metal parts used in airplanes, helicopters and submarines, the company has worked on numerous Navy contracts. the company's new building will feature a state-of-the-art welding facility where Community College of Rhode Island students will be able to take welding classes as part of their course of study. |
Rapid Growth at Quonset's
Electric Boat Facility
Electric Boat's Quonset facility is humming these days, mirroring rapid growth within the submarine industry. "The sub builder is thriving as a result of the government's attention to long-term defense needs," said a recent Providence Journal article.
 Electric Boat currently produces one Virginia-class submarine per year. Recent action by Congress, however, will add one more submarine per year by 2012, if not earlier. Last year alone, Electric Boat at Quonset added 300 jobs to their work force, for a total of 2,200 employees.
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Recent Improvements Make Quonset
Beaches More "User-Friendly"
We featured Quonset's great beaches, an important amenity at the Quonset Business Park, in our last edition. Now, thanks to the Providence Journal, the rest of the world knows about our "user-friendly" beaches located "off-the-beaten path". QDC's recent improvements allow beach goers to take advantage of updated amenities including parking lots, bike racks, picnic tables and beautiful landscaping surrounding the beaches.
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Construction Note:
Work Begins on New Connector Road
Quonset Development Corporation (QDC) began construction on the new connector road in the Gateway parcel on May 12. The design for the new connector road is identical to the one that the QDC, the town and the neighbors agreed to as a compromise over 18 months ago. The plan was also approved the Community Advisory Committee. The road will improve access to Commerce Park, the Port at Davisville and other waterfront parcels.
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