Working near any type of utilities is dangerous. There could potentially be electricity cables, gas mains, fibre ducts, water pipes, or sewers running through any piece of land.
To prevent personal injury, avoid damage to vital utility services and reduce the risk of expensive delays in completing work, we advise that you request up to date utility plans of the area in which you intend to dig.
To check if there is a GTC network in the area you plan to excavate, please use our online Plant Enquiry Service.
Please also review our Safe Digging Advice document, which provides key steps for safely working near underground utilities.
Industry HSE guidance can also be found in Industry HSG47 – Avoiding Danger from Underground Services. .