The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has announced it has completed the build of modular accommodation on board the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier earlier than scheduled.
The aircraft now houses a total of 302 cabins which are ready to be occupied by service personnel based in Rosyth. The DIO is providing site security, messing and recreational facilities and accommodation for the carriers crew, whilst the construction of aircraft carriers continue.
Initially the site only had 422 suitable bed spaces, which were 302 fewer than than the number required. The last cabins were completed over three weeks ahead of schedule.
Peter Bush, DIO Head of Establishment, said: “I am delighted at the completion of this project and that we are able to offer the crew of the carrier this great accommodation which fits their needs.
“These new modular cabins were the best choice for the job as they can be set up quickly and considerably more cheaply than building new accommodation from scratch in the traditional way and can be removed on completion of HMS Prince of Wales. It also allows the sailors to live close to the ship which makes a big difference to them.”
Captain Simon Petitt, Senior Naval Officer of HMS Queen Elizabeth, said: “The accommodation is both modern and practical, and more importantly offers a real sense of home comforts for our sailors who are looking forward to moving in and being in one location so that we are all of one company.”
