£279m investment will create new Gloucestershire barracks for Army’s cyber force
A major investment in Gloucestershire will transform a county Army base into a major centre for the UK military's cyber force, creating jobs and boosting the local economy.
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An investment of £279 million has been announced in Gloucestershire that will create a new “cutting-edge” home for the Army’s cyber regiment.
The project for the Duke of Gloucester Barracks near Cirencester will see the military’s cyber-focused personnel benefit from new modern accommodation and specialist training facilities.
The multi-million contract, signed on January 15, will see the creation of specialist modern facilities for 13 Signal Regiment at South Cerney with 248 single living accommodation rooms as well as 30 homes for service personnel with families.
It’s claimed the development will also boost the local economy, creating 92 jobs, demonstrating defence as an engine for growth, according to Defence Minister Luke Pollard.
It will also include opportunities for ex-military and 32 apprenticeships, with structured training programmes, helping boost defence as an engine for growth.
The work at the site will include brand new technical and training buildings for personnel, as well as modern accommodation.
