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Submarine training facility takes shape at HMNB Clyde

Maritime June 11, 2021

Last year, official DPRTE event partner, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), awarded a contract worth £100 million to Kier Graham to deliver the works on the submarine training facility at HMNB Clyde, which are expected to complete in early 2022. The Submarine Training Facility (SMTF) building will provide training for submariners ...

Programme to deliver carbon efficient accommodation recognised in MOD Sanctuary Awards

Land March 18, 2021

DPRTE 2021 event partner, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), alongside Landmarc Support Services (Landmarc)  and Reds10 have been recognised for their commitment to sustainable construction in the annual Ministry of Defence (MOD) Sanctuary Awards. The award was announced on 16 March 2021 at a virtual event with Jeremy Quin, Minister for ...

DIO awards to clear unexploded ordnance from Mappleton Beach

Land February 9, 2021

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), has awarded a £1.5-million contract to Brimstone Site Investigation Ltd to remove unexploded ordnance (UXO) from Mappleton Beach at former air weapons range, RAF Cowden. RAF Cowden was used as a bombing range from 1959 to 1998. Over the years it has been subject to extensive ...

New carbon efficient accommodation kicks off nationwide improvements on the Defence Training Estate

Land January 25, 2021

DPRTE 2021 Official Event Partner, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO),  is playing a key role in creating new carbon efficient accommodation for soldiers using Salisbury Plain and Nesscliff Training Areas, delivered as part of the £45m Net Carbon Accommodation Programme (NetCAP). The programme is being part-funded using money from a £200m investment ...