Trio of buildings completed at Worthy Down
Construction of a combined medical dental centre, physical training centre and band/drill area has completed on the site of the Defence College of Logistics, Policing and Administration at Worthy Down.
Exterior of new band building, Worthy Down. Copyright AECOM 2019.
皇冠体育app 3 new buildings have been delivered as part of a 拢300-million project by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), which is working with contractor Skanska to transform the site into a brand-new tri-service training facility.
皇冠体育app new physical training centre includes a gym with cardiovascular suite, weights room, fitness studio, sports halls and squash courts. It also has offices, changing facilities, showers, disabled facilities and internal and external stores.
皇冠体育app main sports hall in the new physical training centre. Copyright AECOM 2019.
皇冠体育app fitness and weights areas are each designed according to industry best practice and use leading edge technology with biometric access controls, so personnel won鈥檛 ever have to worry about forgetting their keys. 皇冠体育app medical dental centre has 4 dental suites, 5 GP consulting rooms, nurse consulting rooms, audiometric testing rooms, a casualty reception and treatment rooms. It also houses offices, a pharmacy dispensary, physiotherapy treatment areas and an activity space.
皇冠体育app band building provides rehearsal and practice rooms, a drill shed and ceremonial changing rooms. 皇冠体育app building is virtually all double height for noise compliance and its design will also enhance acoustic performance.
Matthew Richardson, DIO鈥檚 Principal Project Manager, said:
We are pleased to be working with Skanska to deliver these fantastic new facilities. 皇冠体育app new buildings will provide our armed forces personnel with first class, modern health and leisure facilities that should make their overall experience of the college an enjoyable one.
Brigadier Stephen Shirley, who will oversee the college when it opens, said:
皇冠体育app new combined medical and dental centre, physical training centre and band and drill area will provide both our students and permanent staff with modern facilities to support their health needs and enable them to enjoy much-earned recreational time. 皇冠体育app facilities are superb. I am very proud to be leading on such a prominent project that will bring modern, multi-purpose facilities to Worthy Down.
Paul Weale, Project Director for Skanska, added:
We鈥檙e pleased that the buildings meet both the military and DIO鈥檚 expectations, in terms of their function and quality. 皇冠体育appse buildings have been created through strong collaboration between the DIO and Skanska and we hope they will enhance the health and well-being of military personnel and their families at Worthy Down for years to come.
All 3 of the new buildings meet modern design standards in terms of thermal insulation, air leakage and heat recovery. Wind catchers have been added to the roof of the sports halls to maximise the use of natural ventilation, while multiple chimneys provide improved air circulation.
Once completed the site will enable the MOD to train personnel more effectively and efficiently to deliver the best possible support for military operations.