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A £279 million contract was signed for the construction of new facilities for the Army's 13 Signal Regiment at Duke of Gloucester Barracks, Gloucestershire. The project includes 248 Single Living Accommodation rooms and 30 Service Family Accommodation homes.

It is expected to create 92 jobs, including 32 apprenticeships, and is awarded to Bovis by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation. Construction will begin in Summer 2027 and finish by Spring 2030. The investment aims to enhance the Army's cyber capabilities and support the local economy, with 25% of spending allocated to local businesses.