The Princess Royal Opens Dorset New Sustainable Police Headquarters

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially opened the award-winning Dorset Police Headquarters at Winfrith, marking a proud moment for everyone involved and recognising the project as a flagship example of sustainable blue light infrastructure.

The royal opening celebrates the successful delivery of the cutting-edge 30,000 sq ft facility, which has achieved BREEAM 'Very Good' standards and sets a new benchmark for modern policing infrastructure. The striking three-storey headquarters combines innovative sustainable technology with contemporary design, featuring air source heat pumps, solar panels, and targeting 10% biodiversity net gain.

Procured through the Southern Construction Framework (SCF), the headquarters transforms how Dorset Police can serve their community, providing collaborative workspace designed for modern policing while demonstrating exceptional environmental responsibility.

Richard Poulter, Managing Director for Willmott Dixon's in the South:

"Having The Princess Royal officially open the Dorset Police Headquarters is an incredible honour and we were delighted to be invited to join Dorset Police for the occasion. This isn't just a building – it's a sustainable foundation for community safety that will serve Dorset for decades. We are proud to have played a part in delivering another brilliant, environmentally responsible building."

The new headquarters reinforce Willmott Dixon's position as one of the UK's leading specialists in blue light construction, with the company currently delivering transformational facilities for Thames Valley Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary, and Hertfordshire Constabulary – all incorporating cutting-edge sustainability and operational excellence.

For Dorset residents, the new headquarters represents enhanced police capability, bringing officers together in a modern, efficient environment that enables faster response times and more effective community policing.