Check before you dig
[ Page Last Reviewed On 20 May 2008 ]
Many services are located in the area of land between your front boundary and the footpath or roadway. These services may also supply 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. Utility companies will assist with advice and in most cases locate these underground services.
Not carrying out these simple checks before you dig could result in serious personal injury or worse. Other consequences could be a gas explosion and of course property damage and significant repair costs.
So CHECK before you DIG.
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