Morgan Sindall Construction's Midlands division has started on-site works for a new Police Firearms Training Facility for Staffordshire Police.

The £17.6 million project, procured through the Constructing West Midlands Framework, involves the demolition of existing buildings to make way for a purpose-built training centre that will serve for the next 30–40 years.

The facility will include a ten-lane, 50-metre live-fire range and a two-storey training hub designed to meet the specialist training requirements of armed officers. The project also incorporates external works such as hard and soft landscaping and the installation of a new sub-station.

Designed in collaboration with Blue Sky Architects and Appleyard & Trew LLP, the building incorporates energy-efficient heating and lighting systems, alongside solar power generation to reduce running costs. The layout and facilities aim to provide a safe, high-quality environment that supports realistic training scenarios for Staffordshire Police.

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Richard Fielding, Area Director for Morgan Sindall Construction in the Midlands, said: "It's been fantastic to commence work on this important facility for Staffordshire Police. The new firearms training centre has been carefully designed to provide a safe, modern, and high-quality environment that supports the specialist training needs of the force. Our team is very much looking forward to working in partnership with Staffordshire Police and our partners to deliver a project that will serve officers and the wider community. It will ultimately enhance operational effectiveness and contribute to a safer Staffordshire."

Damian Donnelly, Associate Director, Constructing West Midlands, added: "Constructing West Midlands is pleased to see work get underway on the Staffordshire Police Firing Range – an important project that strengthens our valued partnership with this key client and reaffirms our commitment to delivering vital infrastructure for the region’s emergency services."

As part of Morgan Sindall Construction's commitment to the scheme and local community, the team will also be supporting Care of Police Survivors (COPS) – a charity that provides emotional and practical support for bereaved families of police officers and staff who have lost their lives on duty.