Before you dig, know what’s below
BYDA is the newly established national organisation for Before You Dig members that provides the free pre-excavation referral service for the Australian community. BYDA provides a single point of contact to request information about any infrastructure networks at your planned project site without needing to contact utility organisations individually.

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Our vision is for zero damage to assets
and zero harm to the community.
and zero harm to the community.
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BYDA membership informs you who is working around your assets, when they are working, why, and what type of work they are performing so you can share plans and information to prevent damage. BYDA members include infrastructure asset owners looking to protect workers and the continuity of essential services within the community, as well as non-asset owners who support the BYDA message and safe site practices.
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