THE first residents have moved into RAF Lossiemouth's new junior ranks accommodation.

The accommodation block – named Inverness House – was officially opened on June 6 and is the first of seven new accommodation blocks, which will create over 400 new en-suite bedrooms for service personnel at the site.

The project is part of a £400million development programme as a result of the introduction of a 4th typhoon squadron, the P8 Posedion Aircraft and the planned arrival of the E-7 Wedgetail.

Group Captain Jim Lee, Station Commander at RAF Lossiemouth officially opened the first accommodation 54 room accommodation block. He said: "The opening of Inverness House is a huge step forward for our people, as we continue to improve the standard of accommodation for everyone that lives on base. Today’s achievement is a real Team Lossie story and the culmination of years of hard work by many people.” Gp Capt Lee also recognised and thanked Robertson Construction Group, who are delivering this project.

As well as opening the first block, Gp Capt Lee also opened the new accommodation hub, which provides a relaxed, comfortable meeting environment for all ranks. The hub accessible 24 hours a day and hot and cold refreshments are available via vending facilities. The hub also contains the accommodation cell, who are responsible for managing the accommodation plan and ensuring rooms are available for personnel when they arrive.

The development programme is due to deliver an additional 373 single living accommodation bedspaces before the end of 2023.

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