New training facilities are to be constructed at the Garelochhead ranges in Scotland.

According to the MoD press release, the project, costing more than £3 million, will see the existing Garelochhead ranges transformed in to two new developments: a 100 metre grouping and zeroing (G&Z) range and a 600 metre Electronic Target Range (ETR).

Lt Col Mike Onslow, regional commander for DIO SD (Service Delivery) Training in Scotland said:

“DIO is committed to improving the facilities and services that it provide to its armed forces and this project is a great example of how we are doing this.

It’s exciting to see the project starting to take shape. This investment into new ranges will bring enhanced training facilities and opportunities to Garelochhead, as well as cost savings for our armed forces and the MOD police.”

Claire Travis, project manager for Landmarc Support Services, commented:

“Work is progressing well. The existing grenade range has now been demolished and the earthworks are in full force to prepare the ground for construction, which is due to begin in the next few weeks. All the waste material from the demolition and the earthworks is being re-used to install a noise reduction bund to minimise the impact of noise pollution on the local community. Other sustainable initiatives include biodigestion, rainwater harvesting and a ground source heat pump, which will start to be installed in early April.”

The project is expected to be completed by February 2017.

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George has a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and has a keen interest in naval and cyber security matters and has appeared on national radio and television to discuss current events. George is on Twitter at @geoallison
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Ian Petrie
8 years ago

Murray Graham

Thomas Brown
8 years ago

Gordon

Gordon Brown
8 years ago
Reply to  Thomas Brown

Cheers bro , u can walk thru the training area on the right of way if u fancy a look

Colin McCourt
8 years ago

Always good to train on foreign soil. :p