Since the formation of Programme Future Brize, the team has been refining the RAF’s future plan for RAF Brize Norton and preparing for the introduction into service of new aircraft such as the Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA (KC-30)) and A400M, and seeing the VC10, TriStar and C-130K aircraft go out of service. RAF Brize Norton continues to be in a period of concentrated construction and redevelopment in preparation for the new aircraft fleets and the arrival of their Support Units from RAF Lyneham.
Some new buildings are still required to make the transition as smooth as possible. Tough decisions were made on whether to knock down existing buildings and build new, modern facilities, or refurbish existing facilities on station to an appropriate standard. The decision was a combination of the two with a focus on major funding of four new facilities. The Freight Handling Facility and Passenger Handling Facility will improve the flow of personnel and freight through RAF Brize Norton as the number of passengers and amount of freight increases. A new Hangar for the C-130J and a new 47 Air Dispatch Squadron (Th Royal Logistics Corps) building will be completed as follows:
C-130J Hangar and 47 AD (RLC) - 2012
Freight and Passenger Handling Facilities - 2014
As you would expect, rumours are rife about the scope of Programme Future Brize. To quash these rumours a 'Rumour Buster' has been created. A link below will send you to some of the Rumours we have had so far:
Rumour Buster
If you hear any more rumours please contact our Communications Officer – Mrs Helen Cooksley 07881514718.
What will RAF Brize Norton look like?
A Laydown Plan for the relocation of units within RAF Brize Norton and for units relocating from RAF Lyneham has been developed. The Laydown Plan v8 was finalised in Aug 11 and details can be found on the PFB Intranet site.
The whole Programme team is dedicated to improving the working and living conditions for all those associated with the current and future RAF Brize Norton and making it a valued part of the local community. DIO are also working hard to ensure living accommodation is provided for all families.
Future Plans
As the centre of excellence for AT and AAR, Brize Norton will be able to handle new and greater numbers of aircraft, all of which will require improved airfield facilities such as parking bays, hangars, an updated and improved Passenger Terminal and Cargo Warehouse to name but a few.
Latest News:
Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and SSFA
DIO have issued a communication regarding SSFA as part of the move of RAF Lyneham personnel and their families to RAF Brize Norton.
Inside the Wire SFA
Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) have issued the two images (subject to change) below showing the road layout for the 33 Type V’s and 9 Type III’s inside the wire. The 33 Type V’s show the sports pitch by the main gate as amenity area retained. The 9 Type III’s will be positioned between Belfast Square and the Officers Mess.
33 x Type V Proposed Site Plan - 9 x Type III Proposed Site Plan
SFA - Proposed Floor Plans
DIO have issued the pictures below of the types of SFA proposed within Carterton. There are 5 different floor plans for Type C properties which had been developed. Please note that the internal layouts are only indicative and subject to re-design but the overall floor space is unlikely to change and is above the JSP 94.50 sq m (incl storage but less garage) scaling.
The lay down on REEMA North are all 2 storey (228 SFA Total) with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and short terraces of 4 units, although there are 2 terraces of 5 units.
There is likely to be circa 50 3 storey town houses but all of these will be on the REEMA Central re-development. This is not the full 788 properties that will be constructed in the combined REEMA North and REEMA Central locations.
There are no computer generated images or road map available from Defence Estates (Housing) at present for outside the wire.
Floor Plan 1 - Floor Plan 2 - Floor Plan 3 - Floor Plan 4 - Floor Plan 5
SLAM – Jan 12 Update
The JNCO SLAM which was due to complete this year has been delayed due to planning with the local council and is estimated to be completed in early 2013.
The Sgt’s SLAM will provide 101 rooms once funding has been approved.
Housing
Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), in partnership with RAF Brize Norton, are delivering the following Capital works projects through Regional Prime Contracting. These projects are underway and the Programme Future Brize team is ensuring that their development is coordinated with the Establishment masterplan.
Under the control of Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), a plan to demolish 600 homes and rebuild 788 new houses on the same footprint is envisaged. These SFA will be 3 bedroom (plus) houses (no more 2 bedroom accommodation) and will be designed to provide a cycle network leading onto the station improving RAF Brize Norton’s green credentials.
The remaining stock of 581 SFA will be refurbished beyond a lick of paint including installing new insulation to reduce heating bills. Due to a delay with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), plans for the new houses, the Programme has had to think innovatively of how we can house the families that will be moving to Brize before the long term SFA is complete in 2016.
Out of the 2500 personnel that are arriving from RAF Lyneham, a resent analysis has shown that c.400 families will require houses. To support this interim solution until Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has completed the SFA rebuilds at RAF Brize Norton, the following houses are now occupied:
60 Houses at Faringdon
60+ Houses at Shrivenham
106 Houses at Fairford
Bulk lease hire in Carterton
The remaining families will be provided with SSFA within a ten mile radius of RAF Brize Norton. An incremental increase of this distance will be reviewed once all SSFA within the ten mile radius have been exhausted.
Doctors, Dentists and Schools
Until families are told where they may be living, the following information can be used as a guide to support their move.
Doctors and Dental Info
School Info
School Bus Services
Fairford:
There is no bus service for the secondary and primary school for dependants at Fairford. Some schools near the SFA (Kempsford School) have offered a bus service.
Both schools are located on the same grounds and on foot the journey is 1.9 miles away and via car 2.1 miles away.
There are currently no plans to provide a service as under local authority ruling transport is only provided if the school is 3 or more miles away.
Faringdon:
Faringdon Community College – There is a school bus service to the secondary school and will pick up students and drop off at the main gate at Shrivenham.
Highworth Warneford – There is no bus service as Shrivenham is not within the catchment area, however the school will educated students from Shrivenham.
This In-Year Common Application Form is for families with school aged children moving to Fairford ONLY. Submission details are on the form.
Further Information
