The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is underway with work to develop new single living accommodation at an army barracks in Gloucestershire.

The £8 million project is being carried out by Lendlease at the Duke of Gloucester Barracks in South Cerney.

90 new bedrooms will be built at the barracks for Junior Ranks and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers.

Further developments to follow include a new build gym, the refurbishment of existing sports facilities and the reconfiguration or refurbishment of offices and storage space.

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DIO Army Basing Programme Director, Mark Duddy, said: "These developments will provide our service personnel with modern fit for purpose accommodation and facilities and are one example of how we’re investing in infrastructure across the UK. I hope the squadrons enjoy their new home."

Commanding Officer, 29 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps, Lt Col James Rhodes, added: "The construction of new accommodation at Duke Of Gloucester Barracks is hugely exciting and lays the foundations for welcoming my Germany based Squadrons back to the UK.

"This and the future construction of new sports facilities and revitalisation of existing infrastructure will dramatically improve the Barracks."

(LM)