Catterick Garrison’s Marne Barracks is to receive a £54m upgrade thanks to a new deal signed by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation and construction firm Morgan Sindall.
The Barracks, which is currently the home of 5 Regiment Royal Artillery and 32 Regiment Royal Engineers, requires additional infrastructure to prepare for the arrival of 21 Regiment Royal Engineers by 2027.
Upgrades, being delivered under the Defence Estate Optimisation (DEO) Army Programme, will see nine new facilities built alongside refurbishments to existing buildings. The new or upgraded infrastructure includes Single Living Accommodation, sporting facilities including multi-use game areas and a gym, and storage facilities.
Andy Hall, Director of Morgan Sindall’s Yorkshire and North East business, said: “Our Armed Forces give one hundred percent dedication year-round and are committed to the service and protection of our country. To be one of the contractors named to support them through applying our expertise is a great honour.”
Robin Hartley, DIO’s Deputy Head of Major Programmes & Projects (Army), said: “The award of this contract is the start of a major programme of upgrades for Marne Barracks, which will see some real improvements to the site in preparation for the arrival of new units. We look forward to working closely as a team with Morgan Sindall and the Army to ensure the success of the programme.”
Survey work is already under way with enabling works expected to start at the end of next year, followed by the start of construction in summer 2025.
