How DIO supports the UK Armed Forces
...for which the airbase has recently become home. Protecting the Defence estate Last but by no means least, DIO is responsible for the Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS), a...
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How DIO discovered a mysterious painting of the Falklands War
Jon Rickman-Dawson found the painting in a former classroom at HMS Raleigh. [MOD Crown Copyright]I’m the DIO Facilities Manager for HMS Raleigh, a training establishment for new recruits to the...
Exploring the Past at Site of New Homes for Soldiers on Salisbury Plain
My name is Si Cleggett and I am the Wessex Archaeology Project Manager for the Army Basing Programme. Wessex Archaeology is one of the Country’s leading heritage practices. We were...
The life of an Area Utility Manager
...using renewable energy sources. Some exciting projects we’re embarking on include installing solar panels at 76 sites for the British Army. We’re also looking at implementing solar carports for electric...
Reflections on a busy and rewarding year
...break and look forward to 2014, they have much to be proud of. I end the year immensely grateful to them for their hard work and look forward to the...
Fighting ash dieback and protecting the future of our woodlands
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Jez Kalkowski, Posted on:
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Forestry, Public Access, Public safety, Salisbury Plain Training Area
...death of millions of ash trees. I have been a forester for nearly 30 years, and this is without doubt the most significant woodland management issue the forestry industry has...
Always accommodating
Shelter is a basic human need and I’m fortunate to be responsible for ensuring the provision of accommodation for tens of thousands of Service personnel and their families. I am...
Improving the environmental performance of Worthy Down
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Georgina Smith, Posted on:
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Environment and Ecology, Project Wellesley, Worthy Down
![Building 101 at Worthy Down. [Skanska]](https://insideDIO.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2017/08/thumb_DSC03202_1024-1024x681.jpg)
...piles around site. Unfortunately, we discovered that campus personnel also love pre-chopped wood for heating their homes, so the invertebrates have some competition! A log pile forming a habitat for...
New nurseries supporting forces families in Cyprus
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Lt Col Steve Nicholls, Posted on:
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Communications, Environment and Ecology, Working at DIO
![Commander British Forces Opens Nursery at RAF Akrotiri [MOD 2017]](https://insideDIO.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2017/10/Early-Years-3-1024x824.jpg)
...bespoke nurseries for the children of British families serving in Cyprus. My colleague HQ BFC Comd, Lt Col Andy Reid led the successful bid for significant Government investment into the...
From new jetties to nurseries - a year in Defence infrastructure
![A summary of some of the bigger DIO success stories from year. [Crown Copyright/MOD 2017]](https://insideDIO.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2017/12/2017-Year-in-Review.jpg)
...in time for the first arrival of the ship in August. We’ve seen the opening of new accommodation we built for military medics at the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine...