Working near any type of utilities is dangerous. There could potentially be cables, mains, pipes, or sewers running through any piece of land.

To prevent personal injury, damage to vital utility services or expensive delays to completing work, we advise that you request plans of the area in which you intend to dig.

To see if there is a GTC network in the area you plan to dig in, please use our online Plant Enquiry Service.


Please also review our Safe Digging Advice document.


Industry HSE guidance can also be found here.