UTILITY LOCATING & MAPPING

Utility Locating, or Utility Detection, is the process of finding and identifying underground utilities/services. As Accredited Utility Locators, NSW Land Services are equipped with state-of-the-art technology like the vLoc3-Pro Utility Locator and Mala Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), to detect conductive (e.g. metals) and non-conductive (e.g. plastic) underground utilities like gas lines, telephone lines, electricity lines and water pipes.

At NSW Land Services, our primary goal is to protect your underground utilities by helping you prepare for safe excavation practices. Our non-invasive equipment ensures accurate results with zero disturbance to your land. All our Utility Locators are Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) Certified and all work is carried out in accordance with AS 5488 – Classification of Subsurface Utility Information.

We recognise the significance of detail for design and excavation and take this into account when conducting our site investigations and reports, tailoring a solution that’s fit for the client’s purpose.

1. Discuss purpose and scope of Utility Locating & Utility Mapping to determine cost estimate
2. Request service location documents from DBYD
3. Visit site and perform field Utility Locating & Utility Mapping
4. Draft and release Utility Map in electronic PDF format (if requested)