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Important Update – Overseas HIVE Blog:

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

BRUNEI: DIO(B) - December DIO Scheduled Work


DIO Scheduled Work

DIO contractors will be carrying out inspection works as shown in the table below. Utilities may be affected during the work but DIO contractors will try to minimise disruption.
To reschedule, please kindly contact DIO(B) Helpdesk either via phone Calls Ext.3375 or 3224130 or Email: BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk during office hours.






DIO (B) Gas Safety works : Purging on Intermediate Pressure Gas Network  

Location : J16 Flats Block A to F

Programme Schedule : 24 Nov 25

Time : 0800 am until work complete.

Scope of work

1. All works will be carried out by DIO(B) MTC (MARSEE) and will be limited to the external compound only.

2. The scope includes the purging of the intermediate gas line network supplying up to the gas meter box.

3. Disconnect and end cap the downstream supply from the upstream line.

4. The estimated duration for completing the works is 1 working day, subject to weather conditions and the required purging period.

5. For safety reasons, and to maintain the required distance during the controlled release of gas, occupants will be required to temporarily vacate their properties during the purging process.

LEGIONELLA RISK ASSESSMENT

Within this week there will be UK Inspector carrying Legionella Risk Assessment For area List below. Really much appreciate if the occupant can give access to Mr Leigh Session from Ashdale company to carry out legionella risk assessment. He will be in Brunei for a week period of time only. He will start work from 8AM until 5PM



SCHEDULED WATER TEMPERATURE MONITORING AND CHLORINE TESTING

1. In Order to Comply with the UK standard, DIO contractor Marsee will be carrying out the scope of works as shown below:

a. Check temperature reading of hot and cold water at the very sentinel point.

b. Check chlorine level in water using site test kit.

c. Visual check and small adjustment of water heater.

d. To record water analysis

e. Duration of work will take 10mins to 15mins.


Notification of Scheduled External Painting Works – J16 Flat B

As part of this financial year’s painting programme, the DIO(B) contractor will commence work at J16 Flat B starting Monday, 10 November 2025, for a duration of approximately 8 – 10 weeks.

Please inform the occupant of the following important points:
  • Curtains must remain closed at all times while contractors are working outside the flat to maintain privacy and safety.
  • The veranda is included in the scope of the painting works. Contractors will access it externally using a cherry picker lift.
  • Work will be carried out during the following hours:
    • Monday to Friday: 0800 – 1700
    • Saturday: 0800 – 1700
For any concerns or issues related to the proposed works, please contact the DIO(B) Helpdesk in the first instance.

Phone number: 3224130 or military Ext 3375

Email: BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk or DIORDOSTrg-BruHelpdesk@mod.uk during office hours.

DIO Scheduled Work - November

DIO contractors will be carrying out inspection works as shown in the table below. Utilities may be affected during the work but DIO contractors will try to minimise disruption.

To reschedule, please kindly contact DIO(B) Helpdesk either via phone Calls Ext.3375 or 3224130 or Email: BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk during office hours.

Please click the images to enlarge.

Planned construction of Welfare ATAP/ Gazebo work to between building 3 and 9 in H16 area.

As per proposed, DIO(B) contractor will commence work in the area mentioned above according to the schedule provided below.

For safety reason, please avoid entering the construction site at all times. During working hours, the surrounding area may experience increased noise level, loading and unloading activities, and restricted access due to safety measures.

If you have any concerns or issues related to the works, including health and safety matters, please contact the DIO(B) Helpdesk as you first point of contact.
  • 13 October 2025 to 15 December 2025
Work description: Construction of 8m x 12m Welfare ATAP/ Gazebo.

Location: Between building 3 and 9

Working hours: 0830hrs to 1500hrs

Working days: Monday - Saturday


Planned renovation works at X1/23 and X1/24

As per agreed renovation or refurbishment programme, DIO(B) contractor will start work at X1/23 & X1/24 for 3 ½ months for next week.

For safety reason, please avoid entering the construction site at all times. During working hours, the surrounding area may experience increased noise level, loading and unloading activities, and restricted access due to safety measures.

If you have any concerns or issues related to the works, including health and safety matters, please contact the DIO(B) Helpdesk as you first point of contact.
  • Mon – Fri: 0800 – 1700
  • Sat: 1000 – 1700
  • Start date: 15 Oct 2025
  • Target completion date: End of Jan 2026

DIO Helpdesk Reports

1. From Wednesday 10 September 2025, DIO Brunei will be amending the way
in which they process works request, due to the unprecedented and unsustainable
volume of works requests being received. After detailed analysis of the current issues
DIO Brunei are facing, the following changes are being enacted:

2. The DIO Helpdesk will only be accepting EMERGENCY and VERY URGENT
works request via telephone on Mil: 94193 3375 & Civ: +673 322 4130.

3. All other work requests are to be sent via email to BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk, and are to include the following information:

a. Location (building, room, asset).
b. Full name of customer, if not SP, SP details must be included.
c. Contact details of customer, both email and telephone.
d. Description (as clear and precise as possible).
e. When fault happened/ how long has it been a fault.
f. Photo.

4. These details are imperative to increasing the efficiency of processing works,
reducing the time taken to triage, and ultimately the issue being resolved

5. If these details are not provided the works request will not be raised. Should
anyone have issues or concerns with the above direction they are to contact the DIO
WSM via email.

Brunei: PCMF UPDATE - HOSPITAL CARE PROCEDURES


1. Brunei Hospital Care. If you seek care (including attendance at the Emergency Department in KB or BSB) or have therapy planned (e.g. surgery) in Brunei hospitals without having gone via or having informed the PCMF as soon as practicable, please note that you will likely not be eligible for having this treatment funded. If you are in in this category, please inform the PCMF at the earliest opportunity. For out-of-hours presentations or admission to Brunei hospitals, please call the PCMF Duty Nurse as your first point of contact at: +673 8330246. For less urgent cases, please book an appointment through the PCMF reception. You need to keep the PCMF informed otherwise you may have to pay the hospital bill.

2. Overseas Hospital Care (leave/travel). When you receive medical treatment away from an MOD approved setting (e.g. on leave in the UK or Nepal) this should be for emergency management only and not for routine care. Where you have received care away from the PCMF - please ensure that you inform the PCMF on return from leave or sooner depending on the severity/urgency. Please make every effort to collect healthcare records (notes, scans, prescriptions etc) from your attendance, so that these can be reviewed and recorded at the PCMF. Routine care should wait and be delivered through the PCMF. Do not seek medical care when you are on leave unless it is an emergency.

 Information provided by Brunei HIVE. 

Monday, November 24, 2025

SHAPE: SSAFA’s very British Christmas Fair, Sunday 30th November 2025 11:00-16:00

For some Traditional British Christmas-ness, head to the SSAFA British Christmas Fair this Sunday!


SSAFA are hosting a very British Festive Fair, complete with Crafting, Tombola, Festive Mince Pies, Homemade Delectable Delights including Chutneys & Christmas Cake, Hot Chocolate, Christmas Decorations and Santa’s Grotto too!

WHEN: Sunday 30th November 2025, 11:00 - 16:00
WHERE: International School Cafeteria


Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

Military Co Working Network: Free virtual connection events.





The following are free virtual connection events that are running this week for military spouses and partners.

First Defence Finance: Resources from Safer Gambling Week.


Last week marked Safer Gambling Week, and our colleagues at First Defence Finance (one of the three MOD-endorsed Credit Unions) have produced a booklet on this topic that can be viewed online at:

👉 https://heyzine.com/flip-book/FDFGamblingSupport

Read on for further information:

BRUSSELS: What On in Brussels this week?

 

This week in Brussels there is a fantastic range of things to see and do. From the Coudenberg Sound Box Fest 25 beneath the streets of Brussels in the ruins of Charles V Palace to the ‘That’s Korea’ Expo, showcasing the Korean Culture and all sorts in between.

Beyond Brussels check out ‘Putteke Winter’ which celebrates the season as opposed to the holiday. Or dip into the magical world of the Gardens of Annevoie, full of illuminations, delicious bites and tipples.

For more information, see here


Information provided by SHAPE HIVE



BELGIUM: Best of Belgium Combo Pass

Seeking a Belgian Christmas Gift with a Difference? Want to immerse yourself in Belgian Culture?

The new ‘Best of Belgium’ Combo Pass could be just what you are looking for. Providing access to four museums dedicated to Beer, Fries, Chocolate and Comics!
 
This pass costs €49, saving you 20% on combined entry to all four museums in the Historic City Centre.
 

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

BRUSSELS: The Brussels Christmas Tree official lighting this Friday 28th November 2025, 18:00

Christmas is coming to Brussels, this Friday. Whilst the home grown (in Antwerp) Christmas Tree, standing an incredible 20 metres tall, was delivered to the Grand-Place last week, the official lighting will take place on Friday 28th November 2025 at 18:00.

But not before it has been beautifully decorated by Belgian Designer Jean-Paul Lespagnard and his team. The tree will stand proud alongside the nativity scene and amid a display of ground and aerial light performances.

The Christmas Markets “Winter Wonders” also open this Friday with a sound and light extravaganza entitled “Echoes of Colour” in the Grand-Place. The Christmas Markets then remain open until 1st January 2026.

 


Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

SHAPE: Advent and Christmas Services for the Festive Season at the SHAPE West Chapel

Here are the Advent and Christmas Services for the Festive Season.


SHAPE: A Taste of Norway, Saturday 29th November 11:00-15:00 & German Christkindlmarkt Saturday 29th November 12:00-18:00

Two more Christmas Markets on Camp this Weekend: Norway and Germany.