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Are you prepared?

With Christmas rapidly approaching and summer already started now is the time to make sure that those conducting excavation works are well prepared for the challenges that this time of year brings.

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

Accidental damage to underground utilities is not just an inconvenience, it can be dangerous and costly. Whether you’re on a large construction site or doing a quick DIY project, digging without proper planning is a major risk.

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

At 11.05am on 1 June 2023, Wellington Electricity’s network protection system cut part of its power supply for safety reasons, causing an outage to 772 homes and businesses across Porirua City.

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Safe Digging Month launches for second year

It’s now officially Safe Digging Month, and with extreme weather this year literally shifting the ground around us, it’s more important than ever to check where underground utilities are before digging.

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