New army barracks to spearhead move to public-private partnerships

The two-storey timber-framed barracks at Linton Military Camp are basic, at best. “They are probably overdue to be brought up to modern standards,” says one soldier who recently served there.

Ground infrastructure and boilers are beyond asset life, resulting in power failures, water leaks and hot water outages. “The standard of accommodation is one small factor that affects the morale of soldiers serving. While they can make do with very old buildings, providing newer facilities is a part of showing soldiers that their service is valued.”