The Indiana National Guard plans to spend millions to modernize and expand its armory in Bloomington.
“The current facilities do not meet the needs of today’s modern force, and it is a priority to upgrade our facilities to today’s standards,” an INNG representative said via email.
The facility was described to be in “poor condition” last summer during a State Budget Committee hearing, where the Adjutant General’s Office requested $8.4 million for the project. The agency did not immediately reply to an email seeking an updated cost estimate.
The Bloomington armory, at 3380 Old Ind. 37 in south Bloomington, was built in 1959. On average, the INNG’s existing facilities are 57 years old.
Many of the facilities “were designed for smaller units with no air conditioning, limited administrative space, restrooms and shower areas,” the agency said.
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