Dial Before you Dig


Dial 1100 Before You Dig is a national non-profit association dedicated to the protection of Australia's underground networks including gas, water, and electricity.

Why should you use Dial before you dig?

Careless digging can

  • cause death or serious injury to workers and the general public,
  • inconvenience users of electricity, gas, water and communications
  • lead to criminal prosecution and damages claims,
  • cause expensive financial losses to you,
  • cut off emergency services, and
  • delay project completion times while the damage is repaired.

How do you use the service?

You can put in a dial before you dig request in several ways:
Phone: Dial Before You Dig Service on 1100
Website: Submit their online Request Form