The final module of the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service's new training centre has been installed.

The structure, which is currently under construction in Whitley Wood, Reading, is part of a major redevelopment project for the service.

Premier Modular Limited (PML), the company tasked with building and installing the modules, transported them earlier this month from PML’s factory in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

The installation process began on November 18, with the final piece being secured on November 21.

Paul Brooks, head of assets at the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS), said: "We are very pleased to have the new structure installed without having to stop the delivery of training for our firefighters or disrupting operational fire cover from the adjacent fire station."

"Once fully completed and commissioned, this new training centre will ensure that we have access to modern, first-class and sustainable facilities to train and develop our firefighters, enabling them to continue to provide the high level of public service that residents of Berkshire enjoy."

A short ceremony was held on November 22 to mark the completion of the installation.

This was attended by MP Yuan Yang, Councillor Rachelle Shepherd-DuBey, and Councillor Lou Timlin.

The guests were given a project update and a tour of the site by representatives from RBFRS, Ridge, and PML.

Martin Irvine, senior business development manager at PML, said: "We are proud to be delivering the new training centre for RBFRS and their community, who are truly embracing sustainable modular construction and trusting our expertise in the industry.

"It was great to see the local Member of Parliament, councillors, and stakeholders come together to celebrate this key milestone in the project at Whitley Wood; it shows a great level of commitment to the community by all parties."

The new training centre is part of the service's commitment to ensuring that their staff have access to 'first-class' training facilities.

With the main structure now in place, attention has shifted to finalising the new building and preparing it for occupation.

The training centre staff are expected to move into the new premises next spring.

This will mark the full completion of this redevelopment project, which is expected to enhance the quality of training and development provided to the firefighters.

The RBFRS is committed to maintaining the high level of public service enjoyed by residents of Berkshire.