A £5.5 million investment has delivered 112 sustainable bedspaces
and a new drill shed at Vimy Barracks in Catterick Garrison,
North Yorkshire, to support personnel attending the Army School
of Ceremonial.
The two new modular accommodation blocks, which were opened last
week by the Commander of the Army's North Region, Col Peter
Stitt, will house students as they take part in courses designed
to develop their ceremonial skills.
Speaking about the new blocks, Col Stitt said:
I am delighted to open the new sustainable, short-term training
accommodation blocks for ITC Catterick, which have been delivered
as part of the army's ongoing investment to improving living
conditions for our people.
The speed of delivery has been very impressive, and the
high-quality finish of this modern and well-designed
accommodation demonstrates the army's enduring commitment to
providing infrastructure that our serving personnel need and
deserve.
The two blocks were delivered jointly with off-site construction
specialists Reds10, and have been configured in the same way as
the MOD's award-winning Net-Zero Carbon Accommodation Programme
(NetCAP) buildings on the Defence Training Estate.
Neil Hague, DIO's Senior Project Manager, Army Single Living
& Short Course Accommodation, said:
I am delighted that we have been able to support the delivery of
these new facilities here at Vimy Barracks. The sustainable
designs of the accommodation blocks will continue to contribute
towards defence's net zero targets and ultimately enhance the
army's capability.
The 112 bedspaces are configured in two and three-person
occupancy rooms, and each building is separated into 4 distinct
and secure areas. Facilities include separate bathrooms, drying
rooms, and an outside boot wash.
A variety of green measures have also been added, including solar
panels on the roof, air source heat pumps, and a rainwater
harvesting system. SMART building technology has also been
implemented, which optimises energy use and provides data for
improvement, saving energy and reducing maintenance costs.
Phil Cook, Defence Director at Reds10, said:
We are extremely proud to have played a key role in the delivery
of these new sustainable accommodation blocks at Vimy Barracks.
This project highlights our commitment to supporting the MOD's
ambitious net zero goals while ensuring that our armed forces
have access to high-quality, energy-efficient facilities.
The innovative design and construction of these buildings will
provide service personnel with a modern and sustainable
environment to support their ceremonial training, contributing
directly to enhancing their operational readiness.
