Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Solutions Worldwide
  • Home
  • /
  • Defence
  • /
  • Sustainable accommodation delivered at Catterick Garrison

Defence

Sustainable accommodation delivered at Catterick Garrison

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.

Above: Lt Col Peter Stitt, Commander North Region and WO1 Keith Yeadon, ITC Quartermaster, at the opening of Bowman block.
Courtesy 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.

Advertisement
Gulfstream RT

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.

Above: Lt Col Peter Stitt, Commander North Region and other representatives from ITC, look around one of the completed rooms.
Courtesy MoD / Crown Copyright

Advertisement
Leonardo RT

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 four 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."

Advertisement
General Atomics LB
Government unveils Team UK approach to defence

Defence

Government unveils Team UK approach to defence

8 July 2025

UK Government plans to deliver jobs across the country by unlocking the full economic potential of Britain's defence sector are being unveiled today.

Construction begins on SLA accommodation at RAF Cosford

Defence

Construction begins on SLA accommodation at RAF Cosford

8 July 2025

Construction has started on a new 50-bedroom Single Living Accommodation (SLA) block at RAF Cosford in Shropshire.

Homes England acquires Ripon Barracks from MoD

Defence

Homes England acquires Ripon Barracks from MoD

7 July 2025

Homes England and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) have agreed that land at Ripon Barracks, a military site scheduled for closure, will be developed into 1,300 new homes following a sale between the two public sector organisations.

Royal Navy establishes autonomous minesweeping capability

Defence

Royal Navy establishes autonomous minesweeping capability

4 July 2025

The Royal Navy has - for the first time - established an autonomous minesweeping capability, after new systems were delivered to help combat the rapidly evolving threat of naval mines.

Advertisement
Teledyne
Serco appoints Keith Williams as Chair

Aerospace Defence Security Space

Serco appoints Keith Williams as Chair

4 July 2025

Serco has appointed Keith Williams to the Board as a Non-Executive Director and Chair designate.

BAE Systems to continue developing AFRL

Defence

BAE Systems to continue developing AFRL's BATDOK

4 July 2025

The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has selected BAE Systems to continue development and support deployment of the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Operations Kit (BATDOK) via the new Force Optimization through Rapid-prototyping, Gear Enhancements & Innovative Technology (FORGE-IT) programme.

Advertisement
Leonardo RT