Communications firm to expand Gwinnett campus

Telecommunications company ViaSat is expanding its presence in Gwinnett County with plans to create 275 jobs at metro campus over the next 10 years.

The California-based maker of satellite and network communications systems broke ground this week on a 60,000-square-foot expansion of its campus near Boggs Road and Ga. 316, according to a news release.

ViaSat has research and development and equipment manufacturing at its Duluth area campus. The site is the company’s second largest location, the release states. A company spokesman did not immediately return messages seeking comment.

A state economic development spokeswoman said ViaSat is eligible for up to $6.1 million in quality job tax credits. Figures for county incentives were not immediately available.

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