A specialist Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) troop has moved into its new home at Gamecock Barracks, Nuneaton – built by our local project teams working with Henry Brothers Construction.
The Warwickshire-based EOD compound consists of an office building, garage, secure store, and a training area.
The newly-named Nuneaton EOD Troop – formerly Nottingham EOD Troop and part of 721 EOD Squadron Royal Logistic Corps - relocated this month (July 2025) from Chetwynd Barracks in Nottingham to Gamecock Barracks.
The Squadron belongs to 11 EOD and Search Regiment, the British Army specialists responsible for the safe handling and disposal of explosives, ensuring the safety of civilians and military personnel, with squadrons based across the UK.
Major General Richard Clements CBE, Director of Army Basing and Infrastructure. said: "The investment in Gamecock Barracks demonstrates how we are working to improve our infrastructure to meet the needs of the modern Army – and to enable our people to perform at their best.
“The truly impressive new facilities that have been delivered for Nuneaton EOD Troop are an example of critical infrastructure that directly strengthens our operational capabilities.”
Warren Webster, DIO’s Head of Major Programmes and Projects for the Army, added: “These impressive new facilities were crucial to allow 11 EOD and Search Regiment to operate from their new home, Gamecock Barracks. We’ve worked hard with our design contractors Tetra Tech and build contractors Henry Brothers, sub-contracted by VIVO, to make sure it caters for everything the Regiment’s soldiers and officers need to prepare for and undertake their vital role.”
Paul Bond, our Operations Director for the Built Estate Central region, said: "As one of the UK’s largest providers of estate services to the MOD, we’re proud to serve the UK military and help enable its defence capability.
"I’m pleased we’ve provided such an excellent, innovative and secure facility, specifically designed and built with the EOD Troop relocating to it in mind so it aids them in the important work they do. I’m confident this will be a great new home for them for years to come.
“Thank you to all those involved across VIVO and our supply chain and thank you to DIO, Army infrastructure and Gamecock’s base commanders for such close cooperation on this project.”