Northern Ireland contractor Henry Brothers Construction has commenced work on a £22.5 million scheme at Beacon Barracks in Staffordshire.
The company is delivering new facilities at the Ministry of Defence site for 280 (NATO) Signal Squadron.
The primary purpose of the facilities is to serve as a Deployable Communication Module, responsible for the installation and management of strategic communication and information systems that support a deployed NATO headquarters.
The project includes the development of a two-storey structure within a secure compound at Beacon Barracks. The building will house various essential components, such as offices, conference rooms, reception area, workshops, garaging, storage rooms, welfare facilities, and M&E plant rooms. To enhance sustainability, the facility will incorporate solar panels on the roof.
Meanwhile, the company is also building a single-storey satellite communications building.
Construction Director at Henry Brothers Construction Justin Hicklin said: "We are excited to be starting work on this new facility at Beacon Barracks for 280 (NATO) Signal Squadron, who play an important role in NATO.
"Henry Brothers has worked in partnership with the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) on numerous projects over many years, helping to deliver a wide range of infrastructure improvements. This is our first contract at Beacon Barracks, but the latest in a long line of developments that we have successfully completed for our armed forces."
The project, which is scheduled to be DREAM Excellent, is being delivered by Henry Brothers for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) via the Crown Commercial Service Framework. Work is due to be completed in early 2025.
Other members of the team include Pick Everard and Mott MacDonald.
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