A decision was therefore made to relocate Guard, Logistics and other battalions from the city.
The first plan which included development of Männiku training area was postponed in 2006.
The Eesti Vabariigi Kaitseministeerium (Ministry of Defence) made a decision to build a new army base for Guard, Intelligence, Logistics and Staff and Signal Battalions.
The Military Police and Northern Defence Command HQ would occupy old barracks of the Guard Battalion in Rahumäe.
Jägala army base was demolished in 2013 due to a lack of modernisation and the presence of potentially hazardous buildings.
As per law, the local council should have given their approval, but this was not applied for before demolishing could start.