DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG NSW
At South East Scanning, safety and responsible excavation practices are at the core of our operations. We understand the critical importance of avoiding damage to underground utilities and infrastructure during excavation activities. To ensure the safety of our team, the public, and the environment, we adhere to the “Dial Before You Dig” principle.
“Dial Before You Dig” (DBYD) is a nationwide service that provides excavation stakeholders, including contractors, builders, and property owners, with crucial information about the location of underground utilities and infrastructure before commencing any digging or excavation work. It is a vital step to prevent accidents, injuries, and costly repairs caused by unintentional damage to underground assets.
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In New South Wales (NSW), South East Scanning places safety and responsible excavation practices at the forefront of our operations. We recognize the paramount importance of safeguarding underground utilities and infrastructure from damage during excavation activities. To ensure the well-being of our team, the public, and the environment, we steadfastly adhere to the fundamental principle of “Dial Before You Dig.”
“Dial Before You Dig” (DBYD) remains a comprehensive nationwide service, serving excavation stakeholders that include contractors, builders, and property owners. It equips them with indispensable insights into the precise locations of underground utilities and infrastructure before embarking on any excavation or digging project. This proactive measure is instrumental in preventing accidents, mitigating injuries, and averting the costly repercussions stemming from inadvertent harm to subterranean assets.
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Why “Dial Before You Dig” Matters in NSW
In New South Wales (NSW), the primary focus of “Dial Before You Dig” (DBYD) is to prioritise safety for all parties involved. Unintentional damage to vital utilities such as gas lines, electrical cables, water pipes, and telecommunications infrastructure can have dire consequences, including severe injuries, property damage, and even loss of life. By acquiring advance knowledge of the precise locations of these assets, we proactively steer clear of perilous situations.
Moreover, DBYD contributes significantly to cost savings in NSW. Inadvertent damage to underground utilities can result in substantial financial implications. The costs associated with repairing and replacing damaged infrastructure can be substantial, and the party responsible may bear the brunt of these expenses. Access to accurate information through DBYD enables us to avert unnecessary financial burdens.
Efficiency is another vital aspect of DBYD in NSW. Strategic planning of excavation projects, guided by the insights provided by DBYD, optimizes the process. It empowers us to select the safest and most efficient routes for excavation, effectively reducing downtime and ensuring the seamless progression of the project. This ensures that not only safety but also productivity is at the forefront of our operations.
NSW Asset & Utility Locating Experts
Chances are you’ve observed people happily digging holes in the sand to create beachfront sandcastles – perhaps you’ve even indulged in this activity yourself! However, the world of mechanical excavation is considerably more intricate. Instead of excavating into rocks concealed beneath layers of sand, mechanical excavation involves the blind probing of subterranean assets, including water pipes, communication cables, stormwater conduits, electrical wiring, sewer lines, and fiber-optic cables. Despite these assets being hidden from view, it’s crucial to understand that digging into the ground blindly, hoping to avoid hitting any of them, is a perilous approach.
The ramifications of inadvertently striking a cable or pipeline are significantly graver than the advantages of acquiring knowledge about and employing underground asset location services.
What is mechanical excavation?
Mechanical excavation relies on robust machinery such as trucks, excavators, and backhoes. Given the substantial size of these machines, the risk of inadvertently encountering underground assets is more significant than one might anticipate. Typically employed for large-scale projects, the rationale behind using such heavy machinery often rests on the assumption that there are no hidden cables or lines beneath the surface. Nonetheless, in the unlikely event of an undiscovered cable, unintentional excavation into it could result in weeks or even months of work delays and complications. In such circumstances, prioritizing caution over recklessness is the wisest course of action when dealing with these matters.
What is ground penetrating radar technology?
With the continuous expansion of urban and coastal construction, the demand for underground infrastructure has surged to accommodate these developments. To minimize the potential disruption to these critical assets, we employ cutting-edge ground-penetrating radar (GPR) technology to meticulously map their locations, thus avoiding inadvertent excavation.
GPR is widely recognized as a geophysical locating method, harnessing radio waves to generate sub-surface images. What sets this method apart is its status as a Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) technique, leaving the surface completely unaltered prior to excavation, ensuring unparalleled accuracy.
At South East Scanning, we take pride in our commitment to employing industry-standard equipment for all our projects, delivering top-notch quality and ensuring successful project outcomes. As part of this dedication, we utilize Continuous Wave sensors renowned for their unmatched penetration depth and resolution. This technology provides real-time, crystal-clear, and live 3D imagery, enabling us to make informed decisions and execute projects with precision and excellence.
How do we mark where the underground assets are?
To keep it simple and to make sure it was implemented with ease across the country, we use the National Colour Coding System for underground utilities.
- Red - Electric power lines, conduit and cables
- Orange - Telecommunications, alarm or signal lines
- Yellow - Gas, oil, steam, petroleum, or other flammable material
- Green - Sewage and drain lines
- Blue - Drinking water
- Purple - Reclaimed water, irrigation and slurry lines
- Pink - Temporary survey markings, unknown/identified facilities
- White - Proposed excavation limits or route
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Why South East Scanning is NSW's Preferred Dial Before You Dig Company
In New South Wales, construction work carries serious risks — especially when digging without knowing what’s below. Before any excavation, it’s vital to identify underground assets to prevent costly damage, legal issues, and potential injury or loss of life. Following “Dial Before You Dig” procedures helps you stay compliant with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) laws while protecting your team and community.
Underground in NSW lies a complex network of pipes, cables, and lines — from water and gas to telecommunications and electricity. Striking any of these can cause severe damage or even explosions. Each site is unique, so never assume conditions are the same as nearby projects. Using professional underground asset locating services ensures safety, fulfils your duty of care, and safeguards your business from unnecessary risks.
1. Safe And No Destructive Detection Methods
GPR Scanning is known to be safe and non destructive. This advanced technology continues to evolve, with our team using industry leading equipment and techniques.
2. Specialists and Experts
We are specialists and experts in the detection of underground services and the non-destructive analysis of concrete for many years now.
3. Accurate and Reliable
We are passionate for reliable and accurate concrete scanning services with measurable results. We strive to help you as much as possible so you can continue your project.
4. Informative Reporting
Our detection services allow you to see all the dangers and risks of damages that are not always on the plans, helping with your peace of mind.
5. Locating Underground Conduits
We have years of experience in locating underground conduits during our scans. If you aren’t sure if you need it, don’t hesitate to call us.
6. Licensed Team and Fully Insured
All the technicians of South East Scanning are trained experts and well equipped in the latest technologies of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR).
7. Real Time Reporting
Our skilled technicians create reports on real-time results so you can be proactive and continue working on your project with minimal delays.
8. GPR Technology
We use state of the art concrete scanners and GPR scanners for our clients, ensuring that our data is as accurate as can be.
9. Locating Underground Utilities
We have years of experience in locating underground utilities during our scans. No job is too big or too small for the team.
10. Family Owned and Operated
South East Scanning was founded by two brothers. We are family founded and operated and carry those values over to you and your project!
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MEET AIDAN AND DION
The Founders Of South East Scanning
South-East Scanning was founded by Aidan and Dion, two brothers from Melbourne, who brought together their extensive experience in the built environment and professional services sectors.
After relocating to South-East Queensland, they established South-East Scanning to fill a niche in the building and construction industry, specialising in ground-penetrating radar, concrete scanning, non-destructive testing, and utility locating services. Their background provided a strong foundation for the business, allowing them to offer expert insights and innovative solutions to meet the complex needs of their clients in the region.
At South-East Scanning, our mission is to help our clients understand sub-surface structures and mitigate their risk with our expertise in ground penetrating radar and utility detection. We are a family business with unique insights and a commitment to our clients’ success.
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