What is beforeudig?

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NEW USERS

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

CERTIFIED LOCATOR

15

years preventing damage

186614

enquiries lodged in 2022

804623

notifications

186

utility and asset owners nationally

beforeUdig is a FREE online service which enables anyone undertaking excavation works to obtain information on the location of cables, pipes and other utility assets in and around any proposed dig site, helping to protect themselves and valuable assets during these works. In most cases it provides a ‘one stop shop’ for contractors to communicate about their planned activities with member utilities and authorities.

Why?

Always use beforeUdig and perform a request for the presence of any cables and pipes.

What?

A free online service for requesting information prior to commencing excavation works.

Who?

Contractors, builders, planners, homeowners, and anyone planning to projects that break the ground.

Insights & Safe Digging Stories

Real lessons, field stories, and safety insights from the beforeUdig network.

Are you prepared?

With summer already started, make sure excavation crews are ready for the heat, fatigue, and safety challenges this time of year brings.

Safe Digging Practices: Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

Accidental utility damage isn’t just costly — it’s dangerous. Plan your work and protect underground assets before you dig.

Unearthing the consequences: A lesson on the importance of safe digging

A Wellington outage affected 772 homes — a real reminder that safe digging practices protect both people and power.

Safe Digging Month launches for second year

Extreme weather is shifting the ground around us — stay informed and check before you dig this Safe Digging Month.

E-TICKET ENQUIRIES

An E-Ticket online enquiry is an asset location plan request created and entered into the beforeUdig database through our online service. The beforeUdig interactive system can process Design, Excavation and Resubmit tickets.