New sustainable accommodation and facilities support students with ceremonial training in Catterick
A £5.5 million investment has delivered 112 sustainable bedspaces and a new drill shed at Vimy Barracks in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, to support personnel attending the Army School of Ceremonial.
Lt Col Peter Stitt, Commander North Region, and WO1 Keith Yeadon, ITC Quartermaster, at the opening of Bowman block. MOD Crown Copyright.
The two new modular accommodation blocks, which were opened last week by the Commander of the Army’s North Region, Col Peter Stitt, will house students as they take part in courses designed to develop their ceremonial skills.
Speaking about the new blocks, Col Stitt said:
I am delighted to open the new sustainable, short-term training accommodation blocks for ITC Catterick, which have been delivered as part of the army’s ongoing investment to improving living conditions for our people.
The speed of delivery has been very impressive, and the high-quality finish of this modern and well-designed accommodation demonstrates the army’s enduring commitment to providing infrastructure that our serving personnel need and deserve.
The two blocks were delivered jointly with off-site construction specialists Reds10, and have been configured in the same way as the MOD’s award-winning Net-Zero Carbon Accommodation Programme (NetCAP) buildings on the Defence Training Estate.
Lt Col Peter Stitt, Commander North Region, and other representatives from ITC, look around one of the completed rooms. MOD Crown Copyright.
Neil Hague, DIO’s Senior Project Manager, Army Single Living & Short Course Accommodation, said:
I am delighted that we have been able to support the delivery of these new facilities here at Vimy Barracks. The sustainable designs of the accommodation blocks will continue to contribute towards defence’s net zero targets and ultimately enhance the army’s capability.
The 112 bedspaces are configured in two and three-person occupancy rooms, and each building is separated into 4 distinct and secure areas. Facilities include separate bathrooms, drying rooms, and an outside boot wash.
A variety of green measures have also been added, including solar panels on the roof, air source heat pumps, and a rainwater harvesting system. SMART building technology has also been implemented, which optimises energy use and provides data for improvement, saving energy and reducing maintenance costs.
Phil Cook, Defence Director at Reds10, said:
We are extremely proud to have played a key role in the delivery of these new sustainable accommodation blocks at Vimy Barracks. This project highlights our commitment to supporting the MOD’s ambitious net zero goals while ensuring that our armed forces have access to high-quality, energy-efficient facilities.
The innovative design and construction of these buildings will provide service personnel with a modern and sustainable environment to support their ceremonial training, contributing directly to enhancing their operational readiness.