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 where you intend to dig.
To see if there is a GTC network in the area you plan to dig, use our online plant enquiry service.
For further information please visit our safe digging page.
Industry HSE guidance can also be found here.