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Defence Estate Optimisation Update
17 November 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Defence
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The Ministry of Defence is updating the timeline for several property disposals as part of its estate optimisation programme.
Action Requested
The statement confirms changes to specific site disposal dates and plans, with a commitment to update the Defence Disposal Database on Gov.uk to reflect any further adjustments based on ongoing evaluations.
Key Facts
- DSG Colchester's disposal will be brought forward one year to 2021.
- Middlewick Ranges' disposal will be delayed by one year to 2022.
- Fort Blockhouse 1 in Gosport's disposal will be delayed at least three years to not before 2023.
- The remainder of the Southwick Park site in Fareham's disposal will be delayed until 2031.
- Two parcels of land from Forthside Stirling are being exchanged as part of its disposal plan.
- Napier Lines at Woolwich Barracks will be enclaved to serve as a long-term home for The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery.
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