November 20, 2024
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Work to expand the dining hall and upgrade kitchen facilities at Barry Buddon Cadet Training Centre is well under way.
Construction began in mid-September, with the 12-week project expected to be completed around mid-December.
The large, multi-functional extension will improve flexibility at the centre, allowing meal sittings to be reduced from two to one.
The extension will incorporate moveable partitions, facilitating subdivision of the space – creating flexible independent classrooms and cadet breakout areas. It will also incorporate an outside seating area. The works will alleviate current accommodation constraints and aid the efficient delivery of the Army Cadet Syllabus for Angus and Dundee Battalion Army Cadet Force.
RDA Architects is delivering the project on behalf of Highland RFCA, with work carried out by CHAP Group (Aberdeen) Ltd.
Gary Scott, Director at Dundee and Perth-based RDA Architects, said: “We are delighted to see the onsite progression at Barry Buddon with the new-build multi-functional extension taking shape. The extension will provide a much-needed expansion to the under-scaled cadet dining hall, allowing a dinner service of over 150.
“Works also include full refurbishment of the commercial kitchen facilities along with major refurbishment and upgrade works to the officers’ dining area and breakout rooms. In addition, the project incorporates the installation and provision of photovoltaic panels to the roof along with battery storage facilities to reduce energy costs and increase energy efficiency across the property.”
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- Foundation work for the new extension.
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- The walls of the extension.
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- The end elevation of the extension.
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- The extension and roof.
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- The kitchen area is being refurbished.
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- A different view of the kitchen area.
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- Looking towards the kitchen.
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- The existing dining facilities will increase in size.
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- An interior view of the centre.
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- The Officers’ Mess is also being refurbished.
