Wates Construction has won a £27 million contract to build new Ministry of Defence (MoD) facilities in East Anglia.

The contractor will develop new Squadron Headquarters to support the new F-35B Lightning II aircraft at RAF Marham.

The works, which will create 300 jobs, are set to get underway in early 2017. Completion is scheduled by mid-2018.

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Ian Vickers, Managing Director of Wates Construction Home Counties said: "We are delighted to be chosen for this exciting project at RAF Marham, which is our first success on the DIO framework. We look forward to working with client and their team in the delivery of the new Squadron Headquarters and bringing local opportunities for training and employment."

Rob Dawson, Lightning II DIO Non FOA Principal Project Manager, added: "This award is great news. We look forward to working collaboratively with Wates to ensure the successful delivery of this important MOD project."

The project forms part of the £250m Non FOA ANVIL programme of works.

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