Safeguarding Your Underground Assets
October 2, 2023
Minimise the potential for damage to underground utilities
One of the primary challenges encountered
during excavation projects is the need to safeguard underground infrastructure such as pipes, electrical cables, and conduits.
To address this concern, hydro vacuum excavation, also referred to as non-destructive digging (NDD)
or evacuation, has become a widely adopted technique in the construction, civil engineering, and utilities sectors.
The advantages of hydro excavation
are primarily centred on significantly reducing risks when compared to traditional methods like mechanical excavation, jackhammering, and drilling.
This innovative approach minimises the potential for damage to underground utilities, surrounding materials, and significantly decreases noise pollution, thus preserving the local environment.
Hydro excavation offers a range of benefits, including:
Asset Protection:
It effectively safeguards underground assets, minimising the risk of damage.
Accurate Identification:
This technique enables precise identification of assets, determining their actual depth, size, and composition.
Environmental Friendliness:
With minimal surface disruption, hydro excavation reduces its environmental impact.
Trenching:
It supports trenching for conduit installation in areas with existing services.
Versatility: Hydro excavation is valuable for both minor and major civil projects.
Safety and Cost-Efficiency:
It provides a safe and cost-effective way to locate services.
Asset Exposure:
Hydro excavation is ideal for asset exposure, post hole digging, sign post installation, tree removal, optic fibre exposure, and pit construction.
Cost Savings:
It reduces reinstatement costs and minimizes downtime associated with offsite NDD slurry removal and disposal.
Ensuring the safety of underground services is the top priority at any construction site, and utilizing Excavac's expertise to safely identify these services is the most secure approach.
For sites containing critical infrastructure such as fibre optic cables, high-pressure gas pipes, or high voltage electricity cables, proper identification before excavation is essential.
When the need arises to expedite work in areas with congested services without risking potential damage from mechanical excavation, NDD is strongly recommended.
The same applies if your objective is to fulfill your duty of care when working near underground services and, in turn, meet your obligations to your public liability insurance.
As a proudly Australian-owned and operated company, Excavac
serves regions including the Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands, Illawarra, Sydney Metro, and the South Coast.
With over 15 years’ experience, Excavac has consistently set the industry standard for NDD.
Our team of qualified professionals operates a modern fleet of trucks and equipment, earning the trust of industry professionals, government agencies, and private enterprises since our establishment in 2007.
For more information on non-destructive excavation, contact Excavac at 0414 521 808 or email us here.
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In construction, knowing exactly what’s underground before you dig isn’t just a good idea—it’s essential. At Excavac, we’ve been using this method for over 20 years.
Beyond non-destructive digging, vacuum trucks are also widely used for sewer and storm drain cleaning, septic tank emptying, and catch basin maintenance. Their versatility makes them indispensable for various site management tasks.
