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Thousands of jobs tied to new Savannah River Site nuclear project
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Fusion42 · 23 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Construction has started on a $23.5 billion facility at Savannah River Site to manufacture plutonium pits for nuclear weapons, creating thousands of construction and permanent jobs. The facility supports the U.S. nuclear deterrent strategy and includes a specialised training centre for workers.
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The biggest nuclear construction project in decades is starting with large-scale hiring and specialised worker training. You should prepare for new local demand in nuclear materials handling and training services as government spending expands.
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