£1.2 bn military accommodation project completed

The project, named Project SLAM, has been one of the largest new build and refurbishment projects in the UK. It has delivered successful renovation and contractions on 52 locations from Scotland to Cornwall.

The scheme has placed or employed over 150 graduates and trainees and has won numerous awards, while feedback from soldiers, sailors and airman has been equally positive.

Speaking about new accommodation at RM Chivenor, Lance Corporal Smith said: “They are much better facilities as you have a rest room and communal area so the lads are not just stopping in the rooms on their own. There is an amazing kitchen and drying room, we really have everything we need.”

In total, 12 sites have had their accommodation refurbished, including Woolwich Barracks and Cavalry Barracks in Hounslow as well as a total of 319 new blocks over the term of the project.

The new builds are a mixture of traditional and modular construction and examples include Gaza Barracks in Catterick Garrison and HMS Nelson.

Air Vice Marshal Elaine West, DIO’s Director of Programme and Projects Delivery, said: “Project SLAM has been an undoubted success for a number of reasons, not least the firm intent from military chiefs to prioritise funding investment into accommodation for our people. Further, the quality of build across the programme has been well received and provides a lasting legacy of modern living accommodation for highly deserving occupants. Well done to all involved!”

Brian Johnson, Debut Service Limited, said: “Over the last 12 years Project SLAM has consistently delivered first class single living accommodation for the armed forces across the UK. We are delighted to have completed over 22,000 beds, dramatically raising the bar for living accommodation for Britain’s servicemen and women and improving the built environment in which our armed forces live and work. We look forward to continuing to work with the DIO in the years ahead.”

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