Investing in new range facilities at Garelochhead
A joint project between Landmarc Support Services (Landmarc) and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has commenced to create brand new training facilities at Garelochhead ranges in Scotland, representing an investment of over £3 million.
The project, which is due for completion in February 2017, will see the existing Garelochhead ranges transformed in to two new developments: a 100m Grouping and Zeroing (G&Z) range and a 600m Electronic Target Range (ETR). There will also be a single range building complex with classrooms, a targetry store and workshops, which will serve the two ranges.
Claire Travis, project manager for Landmarc Support Services explains:
“Landmarc works in partnership with DIO to provide services that support the vital training needed to prepare Britain's Armed Forces for operational success.
“There is already a small range at Garelochhead, which is used extensively by the military. Unlike other projects, where we typically refurbish existing facilities, this is a brand new build, giving us real scope to deliver first class training facilities with DIO that are not only fit-for-purpose but sustainable too.
“This means that we will be making the best use of the natural surroundings, introducing rain water harvesting, using ground source heat pumps and providing a biodigester, as there is currently no sewerage on site.
“We are also reusing the waste material from the site to put in place a noise reduction bund to minimise the impact of noise pollution on the local community.”
Lt Col Mike Onslow, regional commander for DIO SD Training in Scotland said:
“DIO’s role is to maximise the potential of the Defence estate to support the Armed Forces. The investment in this site demonstrates our commitment to meeting the ever changing needs of the military.
“The new ranges at Garelochhead will bring enhanced training facilities, opportunities and cost savings for our Armed Forces as well as the MOD Police.
“This is a really exciting project because once completed Garelochhead will be the only area in the west of Scotland to have a 600m ETR range using SARTS and a 100m G&Z range with a pneumatic targetry swivel system. Units using both ranges will be able to practice Close Quarter Marksmanship (CQM) training.”
The completed ranges will predominantly cater for the Royal Navy’s submarine division, which is being relocated from its current site in Plymouth, as well as army personnel, army reservists and nuclear police.
For further information, please contact:
Karen Porter or Claire Harris 01980 636500
Landmarc Support Services Limited
communications@landmarc.mod.uk
Jane Woods 01785 255146 jane.woods@edsonevers.com
Abbi Cox, Edson Evers
abbi.cox@edsonevers.com
Notes to Editors
1. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) plays a vital role in supporting our Armed Forces by building, maintaining and servicing what the men and women who serve our country need to live, work, train and deploy on operations.
2. DIO is part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD). It is responsible for managing and maintaining land and properties, as well as providing related support services, to meet the current and future needs of the MOD and personnel at home and abroad, and to support current operations.
3. Landmarc Support Services Limited is the international provider of integrated training and sustainable infrastructure solutions. This includes consultancy, design, management and operation of training areas and ranges; explosives safety; built and rural estate management, including environmental and conservation support; information management and administration services; project management and commercial property management.
4. The company is jointly owned by two leading businesses in their field - Interserve, a major player in the international support services and construction market and American firm PAE, a leading provider of enduring support for the essential missions of the U.S.government, its allied partners and international organisations. www.landmarcsolutions.com / twitter:@landmarcNEWS
5. Picture caption: The site of the new range at Garelochead.
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