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One Knox -- An Opportunity for Regional Growth
With the nine-county area surrounding Fort Knox facing unprecedented expansion related to the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) action, the region’s leaders seized the opportunity. In January 2006 they created One Knox as the central coordination agency to help the region respond in the most positive way to the growth opportunities associated with Fort Knox. As an operating arm of the Lincoln Trail Area Development District (LTADD), One Knox became the “one-stop, outside-the-gate” agency that managed and prepared effectively for this growth.
The open communications between Fort Knox and the community helped make BRAC a success that continues long past the 2011 completion of the BRAC transformation. The process allows our military partners to call on One Knox any time they needed support from the local communities. And in turn, it allows those outside the gate to rely on One Knox for information and assistance with all things Fort Knox. This unique aspect of One Knox’s work continues, as the region seeks to forge an even stronger military/community bond.
“There is great value in having one button when I need to reach off-post. One Knox is that button.” —Senior Ft Knox Official
BRAC UPDATES
BRAC and Beyond - The 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission announcement was the catalyst for great change in the Heartland. It saw the transformation of Fort Knox from an installation made up largely of trainees and the staff that supported them at the Armor Center and School to the Army's Human Resource Center of Excellence (HRCoE). In addition, the installation became home to an Infantry Brigade and several other deployable units.
With this transformation & the expectation of future BRAC rounds, Fort Knox continues to have a positive impact on the surrounding region.
This page provides details on BRAC transformation related matters including:
- Organization Gains, Losses and Population/Economic Impact
- BRAC related construction projects on and off post
- Growth management planning and studies
- Job Opportunities at Fort Knox
Please send any recommendations or requests for additional information to director@oneknox.com.
Organization Gains since 2005 BRAC Announcement
[Back To Top]| Organization | Approx. # of personnel |
| Ohio Valley Vet Command | 57 |
| AAA St. Louis | 3 |
| 19th Engineer Battalion | 675 |
| F Company 3rd SARG | 38 |
| 11th Theater Aviation Command HQs and Mission Support Element |
75 |
| 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command | 258 |
| 533d Engineer Detachment | 40 |
| 70th Division | 60 |
| 1/10th Air Support (Air Force) | 28 |
| 502nd Bridge Company | 200 |
| 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division | 3,400 |
| 538th Engineer Section | 12 |
| Human Resources Command | 3,100 |
| 84th Army Reserve Region Training Center | 500* |
| U.S. Army Accessions Command & U.S. Army Cadet Command |
380 |
| 100th Division | 60 |
| Center for Substance Abuse | 50 |
*Does not include student load of 15,000 per year
Organization Losses since 2005 BRAC Announcement
[Back To Top]| Organization | Approx. # of personnel |
| Unit of Action Manuever Battle Lab | 190 |
| Blood Bank | 27 |
| Regional Correction Facility | 10 |
| Army Research Institute | 11 |
| Armor Center and School | 3,750* |
*Does not include student load of 7,750 per year
Population Impact
| Estimated New Permanent Positions at Fort Knox (Military & Civilian Personnel) | 5,000 |
| Estimated Spin-off Jobs | 2,500+ |
| Estimated Total Job Growth | 7,500+ |
| Estimated Population Growth | 13,000 (new employees & their families) |
Annual Economic Impact
| Estimated New Active Duty Payroll | $157 million |
| Estimated Civilian Payroll – Direct | $80 million |
| Estimated Spin-off Job Payroll | $85 million |
| Estimated Total Increase in Regional Payroll | $322 million |
Fort Knox Construction 2006-2013
[Back To Top]| Type | Amount Spent (in millions) | Larger Projects |
| MILITARY and BRAC* | $632 |
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| Medical | $83 |
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| Other | $248 |
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| Total | $963 |
Note: All data is based on available information and is subject to change
Off Post Infrastructure Improvements
[Back To Top]- The Commonwealth of Kentucky has committed $251 million to transportation and other infrastructure improvements to meet BRAC growth demands. (read more)
- Thorough and ongoing analysis has helped us effectively plan for growth.
- One Knox and the Lincoln Trail Area Development District have undertaken a series of studies.
- Using input from the studies, we have compiled a comprehensive listing of budget requirements for schools, job training, infrastructure, health care and transportation needs.
Completed Studies
Labor Study
- Identified gaps in regional workforce (1400 potential high-skilled/high-wage job openings)
- Is being used to develop strategies for addressing economic and workforce supply and demand issues resulting from the BRAC.
- See slide show of final findings (Download PDF File)
Regional Economic Impact Analysis
- Developed projections of how the newly created job opportunities including wages and benefits will impact the regional economy:
- Wages - more than $322 million in new payroll from new direct jobs, construction activities and spinoff jobs
- It is estimated that for every two jobs new on post, one will be created off post
- A sustained 40% increase in state and local tax revenues
- Projected annual state tax revenue generated post-BRAC from Fort Knox operations approx. $75 million
- See the 2010 report that updates our December 2007 projections (Download PDF File)
- See slide show of final findings (Download PDF file)
Housing Market Analysis
- Assessed the kinds of new housing that will be needed to support expected growth
- Single-family housing stock in the region should be sufficient to meet the demands of relocating personnel and new home buyers to the region
- Region will need to accommodate 800-1000 new renters by 2012
- Download a copy of the report here
Health and Support Services Study
- Studied potential gaps, due to Fort Knox expansion, in medical and support resources for counties surrounding Fort Knox:
- Need for additional physicians in multiple specialties was found when reliance on Jefferson County providers was excluded.
- Provider resistance to Tri-Care participation is a barrier across multiple services.
- Expanded mental health services and access will likely be required.
- Download a copy of the report here.
- Download a copy of the additional research regarding mental health services, to include early support intervention for chronic pain.
The TIP Report: Wired65 Regional Competitiveness Strategy
- Aims to help Regional Leaders identify the top challenges & opportunities for the area
- Lays out a game plan to address them
- Reflects conversations with business & community leaders throughout the 26-county region
- Visit Wired65.org for the full report
Other studies and activities
| Study | Description |
| Joint Land Use Study Update | Conducted with Ft. Knox and being used to create a Master Plan for all counties adjacent to the installation |
| Transportation Analysis | Assessed current traffic conditions and made recommendations based on the expected impact BRAC growth will have on the road network surrounding Fort Knox |
| Infrastructure Analysis | Assessing the anticipated water and wastewater facility needs based on projected new growth patterns |
| Public Information | Keeping the relocating workforce, their families and the local communities informed of ongoing actions. Includes media engagement, Web-Site, community tours and other efforts |
