Army personnel in Edinburgh are set to benefit from improved
living, working and training facilities, following the
announcement of a new contract that will deliver infrastructure
investment at three locations on the Defence estate in Scotland.
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has contracted
GRAHAM Building to deliver a £142.1 million programme of
investment at Dreghorn Barracks, Glencorse Barracks and Colinton
Road Reserve Centre.
The project is being delivered under the Defence Estate
Optimisation (DEO) Portfolio, a £5.1 billion investment in more
modern and sustainable infrastructure that meets future
operational requirements and enhances the lived experience of
military personnel.
The DEO Army project will see GRAHAM Building deliver a
combination of new buildings and refurbished assets across all
three sites.
Belinda Lunn, DEO Army Programme Director, said,
This investment in new and improved military infrastructure in
Edinburgh will deliver significant and long-lasting benefits for
the Army. The project will provide a wide range of modern,
fit-for-purpose facilities that support operational capability
and enhance the environments in which personnel live, work and
train.
At Dreghorn Barracks, the scope of works includes new Single
Living Accommodation (SLA) and training facilities alongside an
armoury, garages and a new band facility, as well as refurbished
offices and stores.
New SLA, offices, stores, and an armoury are planned at Glencorse
Barracks alongside a pony stable and paddock, while investment in
Colinton Road Reserve Centre is set to provide a new guard house,
as well as catering, garaging, stores and offices.
Warren Webster, DIO MPP (Major Programmes & Projects)
Programme Director – Army, said:
The award of this contract marks the start of a programme of
significant investment and improvement to the Army's sites in
Edinburgh. Once complete, these projects will improve the living,
working and training environment for our soldiers based at these
sites and we're excited to get started.
Chris MacLeod, Regional Director, GRAHAM Building said:
As a proud and experienced partner of the Defence Infrastructure
Organisation, we are honoured to anticipate the commencement of
the Edinburgh Garrison redevelopment and modernisation. This
timely project, announced within the month of Remembrance, pays
tribute to the unwavering dedication and sacrifices of our armed
forces, transforming a storied military site into a modern legacy
that honours their service while fostering resilience for
generations to come.
Following ongoing design and development work, construction is
scheduled to start in early 2027.
