Work on the first phase of a £250 million redevelopment project at Worthy Down camp in Hampshire is now complete.

Skanska, in partnership with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), have provided the Defence College of Logistics, Policing and Administration with a new 154-seat lecture theatre, 60 brand new homes for military personnel and their families, as well as 755 single-bed spaces in six new blocks and a 358-seat canteen

More than 15,000m of pipes and cables have been installed underground on site to accommodate current and future power, water and drainage needs. New energy-efficient boilers for the camp will also produce enough heat to meet all current and potential future requirements.

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The scheme at Worthy Down is one part of a two-phase project for the DIO called Project Wellesley. The flagship college, recreational space and accommodation are all part of the completed first phase of works. To date, over 36,500sqm of floor space has been built, creating new surroundings where RAF, Royal Navy and Army personnel can live, work and train.

Matthew Richardson, DIO Principal Project Manager, said: "DIO supports service personnel by providing and improving single living and service family accommodation so we're pleased to be working with Skanska to deliver these facilities.

"Once the new facilities are complete it will enable the MOD to train personnel more efficiently and effectively so that they can provide the best possible support for military operations."

Paul Weale, Skanska's Project Director, said: "This flagship project is helping the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to provide its people with great places to live and learn. We're also making a positive contribution to the local community by engaging with schools and community groups.

"To date, we have worked with over 1,600 young people and we have arranged a number of student visits to the site."

Image credit: Skanska UK.

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