Shrivenham 2015

Families Quarters
Accommodation
The Garrison
Where and What
There are several estates all within approximately 10
miles of Shrivenham.
The Park
Situated within the Station perimeter but outside the
security fence these Type II and Type III detached and
semi-detached quarters are reserved for lieutenant
colonels and above on the Station permanent staff.
Built in 1938, the majority consist of four bedrooms,
a dressing room, sitting room, dining room, breakfast
room and kitchen. All have large gardens, double glazing,
gas central heating and power showers.
Bower Green
This estate consists of a mixture of 3 and 4 bedroom
houses (Type V and Type IV) built in 1960 and located
at the north-east end of the Station grounds. They have
double glazing, gas central heating and power showers.
All have garages which are mainly in blocks.
Watchfield
In 1974 some 142 soldiers quarters were gutted and
converted into mainly Type IV officers quarters, with
about 6 Type Vs. They are situated on the north side of
the old A420 (Swindon-Oxford road) about half a mile
from the main instructional centres. In 1992 a further 6
quarters in South Street were modernised to Type V and
in 1994 5 more were modernised in Hill Road to Type
IV. All have double glazing, gas central heating, power
showers and garages, but some are in blocks.There are
also 290 new houses built to support the JSCSC. Mainly
Type III & Type IVs.
Days Ground and Common Close
These two small adjacent estates are at the west end of
the Station and are separated by the old A420. Except
for one Type IV quarter all are Type V (3 bedrooms). All
have had kitchens modernised in 1994 and are double
glazed with gas central heating, power showers and
attached garages.
Chiseldon/Faringdon
At Chiseldon there are eight houses which are
approximately 10 miles from Shrivenham, between
Swindon and Marlborough; seven type V and one type
IV. All have oil fired central heating, double glazing,
power showers and attached garages. At Faringdon there
are 10 type V houses on a civilian estate. All are double
glazed, with gas central heating, power showers and
attached garages.
Highworth
There are 26 C Type quarters at Highworth, about 5
miles from Shrivenham. They are of relatively modern
design, with gas central heating, double glazing, power
showers and garages attached. Applicants for these
quarters must own a car and be able to drive to and
from work at the Station.
All quarters have wall to wall carpets and have garages
allocated to each house, though not necessarily attached.
The following is a general list of what is provided:
Kitchen Gas cooker. Only overseas students receive
kitchen and cooking utensils.
General Vacuum cleaners are issued.
Electrical The UK operates on a power supply of
230/240 volts 50 cps. All electrical equipment from
North America and from some European countries will
need transforming.
Get-You-In/Out-Packs Available for those returning
from or posted to overseas on request to help you
survive until heavy kit arrives. To be returned to the
Accommodation Services Unit (ASU) within two weeks
of takeover (march in). To make your quarters more
like home you are advised to bring with you: silverware,
glassware, china, bedcovers, table linen, lamps, pictures
and ornaments.Soldiers quarters are scaled slightly
differently and you should enquire from your unit what
the latest inventory contains.
P.F.I Housing
In June 1998 the Secretary of State for Defence awarded
Defence Management (Watchfield) Ltd DM (W)L a
30 year contract to finance, design, build and operate
the JSCSC. As a result DM(W)L procured John Laing
Construction to build the college and housing, and
Serco to provide key support services and Facilities
Management. Throughout the concession period both
the JSCSC and all 290 houses are owned by DM(W)
L who are expected to maintain the buildings and
immediate estate, in order to continue delivering the
high standard of service to the MOD. Serco undertake
the maintenance responsibility on behalf of DM(W)
L and therefore any maintenance issues within your
accommodation should be addressed to the Serco
Service Desk on 01793 788444.
Please note that the allocation of houses and general
occupancy matters are not the responsibility of Serco
and are handled by Carillion Amey in the normal way.
The Serco Service Families Accommodation (SFA)
Housing Officer is responsible for all practical day to
day matters regarding the houses, their contents and
grounds.
Your Serco SFA Housing Officer is:
Miss Kim Durham Tel: 01793 784883
Fax: 01793 784885
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