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Silver otter presented for net zero innovations

Land April 5, 2023

Defence innovations have been recognised in 31st sustainability and conservation awards. Celebrated for more 30 years, the Sanctuary Awards – sponsored by the Climate Change & Sustainability Directorate and hosted by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) – recognise the projects that are benefitting sustainable development and helping to conserve the environment, ...

Ripon relocation plans given boost

Homeland March 22, 2023

Some 1300 homes have been approved for construction in Ripon as part of Defence Estate Optimisation (DEO) plans to relocate 21 Engineer Regiment to Catterick. In 2016, it was announced that Ripon barracks – the collective name given to Claro Barracks, Deverell Barracks and Laver Banks – were to be sold ...

170 new homes for Army families at Imjin Barracks

Homeland March 3, 2023

Works under the Defence Estate Optimisation (DEO) Army Programme are scheduled to begin at  Imjin Barracks in Gloucestershire, which will provide new modern and sustainable housing for soldiers and their families. A landmark purchase agreement was announced at the end of February between the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and developer Taylor ...

British Army Band to benefit from new music facilities at Sandhurst

Land February 21, 2023

Construction has begun on new facilities for Army musicians based at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS). The Band facilities will comprise rehearsal rooms, an instrument store, music library, offices, storage, changing and toilet facilities, and a crew room (tea/coffee making area). The project, which involves new build and refurbishing works, is ...