| Q. Why
do the utilities not co-ordinate their work and share an excavation? |
A.
It is the responsibility of all of the utilities and Roads Service to
Co-ordinate their work, although this is not always possible. Depth
requirements are determined by type of utility. Trench-less methods
utilising existing duct/pipes or directional drilling are becoming more
frequently used. |
| Q. Why
does Roads Service let the utility companies dig up the roads. |
A. The utilities have a
statutory right to place their equipment in the public road. There are few
cases where Roads Service could prevent an utility carrying out its works.
Roads Service and the utilities are responsible for co-ordinaton of their
works. This process is helped through electronic computer database
exchange known as NISRANS.
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Q. What should I do if I am
not happy with the way work has been carried out
|
A.
You should contact the utility in the first instance, or if you would
rather, contact your local DRD Roads Service Section Office. |
