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Working near underground cables

Damage to underground assets can result in serious injury. Before starting any ground work, make sure all underground assets are located. Submit a free online request for infrastructure plans to Before You Dig Australia.

Underground cables flow chart

Please follow this flowchart or look at the exclusion zones diagram below to see how close to cables you are allowed to work.

Flow chart displaying information about working near underground cables

Underground cable exclusion zones

Exclusion zones provide the minimum allowed working distance from underground cables.

Underground cable exclusion zones disgram

Cable depths

Please be aware:
  • All cable depths are approximate
  • Other utilities may have different clearance depths
Diagram of cable depths