Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre has improved its fire safety system with automatic sprinklers
SPIE Matthew Hall carried out the design, supply and installation of Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Client's core business

The UK Border Agency is responsible for securing the United Kingdom borders and controlling migration in the United Kingdom.

Contract description

Yarl's Wood is an immigration removal centre which accommodates a mix of single females and families with children. The centre's capacity is 405. 

Situated in Bedfordshire, the centre was originally opened in November 2001, but half of the building was subsequently damaged by fire the following year. As part of the re-development Fire Suppression systems were installed.

Services provided

SPIE Matthew Hall carried out the design, supply and installation of Automatic Sprinkler Systems.

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