Overview
- General Dynamics Electric Boat said it purchased the Crystal Mall in Waterford from Namdar Realty Group, excluding the former Sears parcel at 850 Hartford Turnpike.
- Company president Mark Rayha said administrative functions will be consolidated at the site to free Groton facilities for building Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines.
- Groundbreaking is planned for mid-2026 with the facility expected to host employees by 2027, targeting 4,000 to 5,000 workers.
- This purchase follows the company’s June acquisition of the mall’s former Macy’s property as part of a broader capacity expansion strategy.
- Elected officials including Gov. Ned Lamont and Rep. Joe Courtney endorsed the plan, while some current mall tenants said details of their status during renovations remain unclear.