Chesapeake manufacturing and pier complex
LS GreenLink's 660-foot tower: the construction milestone and timeline
Vertical construction announced
LS GreenLink announced the start of vertical construction at its Chesapeake manufacturing and pier complex on May 5, 2026. The company describes a planned 660-foot manufacturing tower.
What the company announced
The tower is part of a submarine power-cable manufacturing project. The May announcement describes Phase 1 as a $681 million investment, including a 750,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. The company expects more than 330 full-time jobs; this is a projection, not a verified count of current hires.
The published timeline
The company says Phase 1 broke ground in April 2025. Its May 2026 announcement forecasts construction completion in the fourth quarter of 2027 and full operations in the first quarter of 2028. These are anticipated dates, not completed milestones.
What to watch next
Watch for a new dated company update on construction progress and changes to the forecast. This page does not claim the tower is complete or the plant is operating.
Primary sources
Checked October 4, 2026. Records can change after this check.
Update record
- - Checked the company announcement and distinguished its May milestone from future completion forecasts.