Why are individuals being held financially liable for damage to the networks?
There are many incidents of damage to underground networks throughout Australia each year, costing millions of dollars. Most of this damage occurs as a result of ignorance, carelessness or blatant disregard for the networks. These networks are vital to Australia. Individual and company liability for cable and pipe damage has been introduced by many utilities to make individuals take responsibility for avoiding such damage. Litigation activity may be commenced against individuals or companies where negligence can be proved. Top If I dial 1100 and advise of my proposal to excavate, am I still responsible for any damage that I may cause? All individuals have a duty of care they must observe when working in the vicinity of underground plant. A vital component of that duty of care is to call 1100 before any digging or excavation commences. When observing this duty of care the following must be considered: it is the constructors responsibility to visually expose the underground pipes and cab
