Working Around Gas Infrastructure
Understand Gas Infrastructure
Prior to commencing work in the vicinity of gas infrastructure it is important to understand the type of gas infrastructure, its location, if it's considered a critical asset or not, and what's required in the way of notifying ATCO Australia.
To help you better understand our gas infrastructure, we have created a handbook for anyone planning to conduct works around the gas distribution network. Topics covered by the handbook include:
- Understanding our gas distribution network
- Planning for works around the network
- Identifying the location of buried pipes
- Safely conducting activities around the network
- Mandatory requirements for working around Critical Asset Gas Infrastructure
Prior to commencing any works
- Complete a Before You Dig Australia search.
- Download and review the handbook
- If appropriate, lodge a Critical Asset Notification Request
Before You Dig Australia
Ensure you conduct and review a Before You Dig Australia request (see below for more information).
Working Around Gas Handbook
Review our handbook for more detailed information: Handbook: Working Around Gas Infrastructure.
Critical Asset Notifications
Complete the Critical Asset Notification Request form. For more information please see the Critical Asset page.
Before You Dig Australia
It is important for anyone who is going to do any excavation work to raise a Before You Dig Australia request.
Our pipes contain flammable gas which should always be treated with caution. Many gas pipelines also operate at pressures that could be dangerous to people or property if accidentally broken or ruptured.
Before You Dig Australia is a national referral service for anyone wanting to know the location of underground networks (including gas pipes) at a proposed excavation site, or home property.
The simplest way to get the required information is to request plans through the national Before You Dig Australia website. This should be done two full working days before work is due to commence.
Alternatively you can phone 1100 to obtain information on underground networks at your excavation site or home.
Before You Dig Australia is a free service, however a call cost may be charged and some asset owners reserve the right to make a modest charge for some plans.
Neglecting to obtain Before You Dig Australia plans prior to excavating can lead to costly disruption to essential services as well as potential injury or death to workers and the general public. It can also lead to heavy financial penalties.
Before carrying out any excavation work it is your duty to find the location of our pipes. Before You Dig Australia offers a simple way you can do this.
You?ll find more information on the Before You Dig Australia website.