Cadets ready for
By Abbie Dawson
Editorial@romauk.net
01706 719972 Scotland “…the new two storey building,
which is being constructed on an empty site, will incorporate an approximately 60 square metre training hall, three lecture rooms, offices for the instructors and equipment storage rooms.”
Training Centre is under construction at Dalfaber Drive, Aveimore, providing a purpose-built
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rented premises. The project is being carried out for the
Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (HRFCA), whose duties include pro- viding and looking after
training commodation
ac- for
the Army Reserves, Royal Navy Reserves, Royal Air Force Reserves, Army Cadet Forces and the Air Training Corps. Main
tors are
contrac- 7even
Construction; project managers are Arch Lodge Construction Project Management Ltd and Structural Engineers
are
AF Cruden Associates. With a total area
of just under 300m, the new two storey building, which is being constructed on an empty site, will incorporate an
NOVEMBER 2014
esigned to provide training accommodation for army, navy and airforce cadets aged 13 to 18 years, a new Cadet
facility replacing previous
brand new centre Providing a purpose built premises
approximately 60 square metre training hall, three lecture rooms, offices for the instructors and equipment storage rooms. The training accommodation is located on the ground floor, with two offices above. The building is structured around a
timber frame with external elevations in a combination of render and architectural timber cladding, double glazed wooden and aluminium framed windows, and a pitched tiled roof. External works include the creation of a
car park, the construction of a cycle shel- ter and landscaping. The project is due for completion in
February 2015. Randall Christie Estates Manager of the
HRFCA told Premier Construction: “HRFCA are thankful for the assistance
of both the Caingorm National Park Authority – who are the planning authority for this project – and the Highland Council from whom we leased the ground for the development. Currently construction is progressing well on site and the local community is very pleased with the devel- opment – as are we.” Main contractors 7even Construction
Ltd specialise in all aspects of new builds and renovations. Harry McKay from 7even commented: “It
is important for 7even Construction
Ltd to be involved with this project as it is a community scheme tailored for the young generation in Badenoch and Strathspey. The centre will provide long term benefits to our community by assisting youngsters to take part in a broad range of challeng- ing, education and adventurous activities which will have a lasting impact on their lives.” The HRFCA is an independent, com-
munity-based organisation with the re- sponsibility of advising and assisting the Defence Council on issues concerning the 3,000 reservists and more than 8,500 cadets in the region. With its headquarters in Dundee, the HRFCA helps to promote and support the
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