A major industrial construction project is moving ahead in Washington County.

BWX Technologies has begun construction work related to a planned 325,000-square-foot facility in Jonesborough, according to reporting from WJHL.

The facility is intended for processing high-purity depleted uranium.

Washington County's Planning Commission approved site plans in September, allowing the project to move into its three-phase construction process.

The report describes an ongoing pilot plant as the first phase of the broader plan.

Large industrial projects often unfold through multiple construction and commissioning stages, so approval and initial work do not mean the entire facility is complete.

The development is significant for the region's manufacturing landscape and the continuing importance of specialized industrial activity in Northeast Tennessee.

Residents seeking details about the schedule or future operations should watch for subsequent company and county updates.

This story concerns construction progress and should not be read as an announcement that the finished facility is operating.