DIO and Royal Navy sign contract for construction project in Cornwall
DIO, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, and the Royal Navy have signed a contract for a construction project in Cornwall.
The project, which is part of a wider £47 million investment in the Royal Navy’s training facilities, will see the construction of a new state-of-the-art maritime warfare and diving training centre at HMNB Devonport.
The centre will provide the Royal Navy with a new purpose-built facility for training personnel in the latest maritime warfare and diving techniques.
The project is expected to create around 100 new jobs during the construction phase, and a further 50 permanent jobs once the centre is operational.
Construction is expected to begin in early 2025 and is due to be completed in 2027.
The new centre will provide the Royal Navy with:
- A state-of-the-art maritime warfare simulator
- A wet and dry diving training facility
- A new training pool
- A new lecture theatre
The centre will also be used to train personnel from other navies, including the US Navy and the Royal Australian Navy.
DIO’s Head of Infrastructure, Defence, Jeremy Quin, said:
“This project is a significant investment in the Royal Navy’s training facilities and will provide personnel with a world-class facility for training in the latest maritime warfare and diving techniques.”
The Commander of HMNB Devonport, Commodore Bob Anstey, said:
“This new centre will be a major asset to the Royal Navy and will help to ensure that our personnel are trained to the highest standards.”
“I am delighted that we have been able to sign this contract with DIO and I look forward to seeing the project progress.”
Notes to editors
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DIO is the Defence Infrastructure Organisation. It is responsible for the management, maintenance, and operation of the UK’s defence estate.
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The Royal Navy is the UK’s naval force. It is responsible for the defence of the UK’s maritime interests.
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HMNB Devonport is a major naval base in Plymouth, Devon. It is home to the Royal Navy’s fleet of nuclear submarines.
DIO and Royal Navy sign contract for construction project in Cornwall
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