Building near utility assets – scan before you plan

Avoid a renovation disaster. Before you start designing your new dream home or extension, ensure your designer, architect or builder contacts ActewAGL to find out what electricity cables, sewerage or water pipes are located on or near your property.

It is your responsibility as the property owner to ensure ActewAGL has enough access space to bring in equipment and repair network mains. If you build over or too close to ActewAGL’s assets, you are liable to remove the obstruction or pay for the mains to be moved, which can cost thousands of dollars.

To avoid this scenario get your designer to make an application to find out what electricity cables, sewerage or water pipes are located on your property.

• Why must ActewAGL have access to its water and sewer pipes?
• Where are sewer and water pipes located?
• Who is responsible for locating water and sewer pipes?
• Which structures require ActewAGL approval?
• How do ACT Planning and Land Authority (ACTPLA) and ActewAGL approvals work together?
• About engaging design agents.
• What can happen if ActewAGL approval is not obtained?
• How can I contact ActewAGL about this?
• How can I contact other utilities?