Port SA to advance billion-dollar campus plan [Video]

SAN ANTONIO – The Department of the Air Force has issued a request for information regarding major innovation plans that could boost Port San Antonio’s push for a billion-dollar campus to house Air Force Cyber as well as other military and civilian development.

Port officials believe it’s an indication that there is heightened interest in the campus plan leadership first unveiled five months ago.

The campus would serve as a consolidated home for the 16th Air Force. It would include new buildings that would replace outdated structures at the port and house Air Force Cyber, as well as its associated missions and partner agencies. Port San Antonio CEO Jim Perschbach said the campus could also include non-military development that benefits businesses, workers and residents in the area.

“The concept has always been to …