Infrastructure Input

RAF Honington Work Services and the Amey Projects team completed the removal of 28 Overground Fuel tanks around station before Christmas.

Whilst personnel may have not even noticed these large and ageing containers, they have been in situ for over 60 years and the project to relieve them of duty has been several years in the making. The tanks represented a potential environmental hazard and now DIO & the Works Team are already working on projects to use some of the available space to install Electric Vehicle Charging Points as part of the MOD’s contribution to the UK’s net zero emissions target.

Photos courtesy of Alyn Rourke, unless otherwise stated.

Cherry Pickers in the JJ Hangar’ courtesy of Sue MG

RAF Honington Infrastructure Update

Financial Year 2021 to 2022 has seen the following big price tag projects, amongst numerous smaller jobs, delivered on Station:

• Decommissioning of below and above ground redundant fuel tanks, thereby removing significant risk from the Station’s Risk Register. • Replacement of both boilers in the Nursery. • Removal of asbestos within A, D & E Hangars, and numerous plant rooms across the Station. • Resurfacing of roads and car park, with associated line marking across large areas of the Station.

This coming FY 22/23 will see: Refurbishment of Barrack Block 71. • Replacement of the boilers that heat the FP FHQ and close by buildings. • Replacement of large sections of the Station’s High Voltage Cable network, thereby improving resilience. • Replacement or modification of Roller Shutter Doors across the

Station that are not currently fitted with a safety braking mechanism. • A covered waiting area for personnel using the 25m Range.

We saw the start of the new infrastructure contract on 1 Feb 22, with VIVO taking over from Amey. To contact the VIVO helpdesk:

• Tel: 0800 046 6010, then Option 1 for the Central region; or • Email: FM@VivoHelpdesk.com

The Works Team of Flt Lt Jo Scott, FS Tracey Bond and Mr Michael Gargett stand ready to help you with your infrastructure queries.