Regional outreach underway on Southgate Annex and other surplus federal properties

Staff reported the commission has pursued follow-up conversations about the Southgate Annex and that Councilman Hugo has helped coordinate contact with shipyard leadership and community liaisons. In addition, the Hampton Roads Alliance is conducting outreach at the federal level to the Department of Defense about potential surplus property and installations across the region, including Southgate Annex, Oceana Naval Air Station and St. Julian's Creek in Chesapeake. Staff said the alliance will meet in Washington in December to discuss regional approaches and that local meetings with shipyard leadership are being arranged.

The remarks described ongoing coordination efforts and regional advocacy; no board action or formal commitment was recorded during the session.