A major investment to improve living standards across the army estate has reached a key milestone with the completion of new Single Living Accommodation (SLA) at St George's Barracks in Bicester.

The newly completed block provides 72 ensuite single bedrooms for Junior Rank soldiers, along with modern kitchen and dining facilities, utility rooms, and furnished communal spaces. The project was delivered under the army's SLA programme and led by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), in partnership with off-site construction specialists Reds10 and engineering consultants Arcadis.

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Constructed using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), the modular building incorporates a range of sustainable features. These include solar energy harvesting, air source heat pumps, and a SMART building management system. The system uses sensor data to monitor energy usage and optimise efficiency, ensuring the accommodation operates with minimal environmental impact.

Lt Col Gerard Hennigan, Bicester Garrison Commander, said: "It is excellent to see the result of significant investment at St George’s Barracks to deliver better accommodation for our soldiers and provide modern living facilities that meet their needs. The quality of the bedrooms, common areas and kitchen areas are impressive, and we look forward to moving soldiers into their new home in the coming weeks."