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  • Breaking ground on new ranges at Garelochhead

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation has marked the start of major work to create brand new training facilities at Garelochhead ranges in Scotland with an informal turf cutting ceremony.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Badgers go nuts for special fence gates on the defence estate

    Peanut butter is being used to guide badgers through special gates in a fence surrounding new native woodland planted near Edinburgh by the Woodland Trust Scotland.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • £3.1 million renovation for Tyneside reservists base

    HMS Calliope has been renovated enabling the Royal Marines Reserves to be based there for the first time.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Typhoon facilities at RAF Lossiemouth ready for take-off after £23 million investment

    Vital new facilities for Typhoons based at RAF Lossiemouth, have been completed ahead of time and under budget by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Refurbished Chilcomb Ranges improves soldiers’ training experience

    Soldiers in the South East of the country are benefitting from recently completed refurbishment work at Chilcomb Ranges near Winchester.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Minister Mark Lancaster announces release of MOD sites for development

    Defence Minister Mark Lancaster has announced the release of 12 MOD sites, as part of the department’s drive for greater efficiency.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New Chair for DIO Board

    Jayne McGivern has been appointed as the new Chair of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) Board.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Early completion of carrier crew accommodation is celebrated

    New modular accommodation to house sailors working on the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier has been completed by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Roman burials discovered during work for new defence college

    Late Roman burials have been discovered during groundwork to construct, a £250 million training facility for the armed forces at Worthy Down.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • £1.2 billion construction phase of military accommodation project completed

    The construction phase of a £1.2 billion project to improve the living accommodation of single service personnel has just completed after 12 years.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • More beds completed for carrier crew

    The second phase of innovative new modular accommodation for sailors working on the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier has been completed by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Operation Nightingale excavation shortlisted for prestigious archaeological award

    A Salisbury Plain archaeological dig has been shortlisted for a prestigious award from Current Archaeology magazine.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • HRH The Earl of Wessex opens new facilities at RAF Waddington

    HRH The Earl of Wessex has officially opened an £18 milion complex at RAF Waddington, designed to support the RAF’s new Rivet Joint electronic surveillance aircraft.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Portsmouth prepares for harbour dredge

    Work is underway to prepare for dredging at HMNB Portsmouth ahead of the arrival of the Queen Elizabeth Class carriers.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Army Reserve Centre undergoes £1.275 million refurbishment

    DIO and the East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadet Association (EMRFCA) have just completed a £1.275 million refurbishment to the Army Reserve Centre in Clare Street, Northampton.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New medical facilities for US Air Force at RAF Croughton

    A new £7.1 million medical and dental centre has been officially opened at RAF Croughton in Northamptonshire following its completion by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation and VINCI Construction UK Ltd.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • MOD investment in Caerwent training area, Monmouthshire

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has completed improvements to training facilities at Caerwent Training Area in double-quick time.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • First World War horse hospital excavation wins prestigious MOD Sanctuary Award

    The Ministry of Defence has presented their coveted ‘Silver Otter’ Sanctuary Award to a Salisbury Plain archaeological project.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Final Army moves from Germany set for 2019

    The final Field Army units will return from Germany in 2019.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New signs on Salisbury Plain aim to protect precious environment

    DIO, Natural England and Treadlightly have worked together to install a series of signs at Great Cheverell Hill, a site of special scientific interest, on Salisbury Plain.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government