Check before you dig
[ Last Updated 20 May 2008 ]
Many underground services are located in the area of land 
between your front boundary and the footpath or roadway. You may also have underground services supplying your own property, so you need to be careful if you are doing any work on or around your property. Make sure you check for any underground gas, power or water services before you dig.
In general when you do any work that involves ground penetration, make sure the area you are working in is clear of any utility services. Extra caution needs to be taken when digging, placing fence posts or driving in stakes in or around your property. Contact your local council to locate utilities such as water, storm water and sewage. You can find what energy companies are in your area by looking at Page 4 of the White Pages where their emergency numbers are listed. Please be aware that in some areas there may be more than one set of gas mains.
Not carrying out these simple checks before you dig could result in penetration of the underground service. In the case of gas or electricity the consequence could be serious personal injury or worse. Other consequences could be property damage and significant repair costs. A utility is likely to charge you for the repair to their assets
So CHECK before you DIG.
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