Click ‘Dial Before You Dig’
8th September 2008
Minimising the impact of construction work on roads is never easy, however continuing to play its part Phoenix Natural Gas has re-launched its ‘Dial Before You Dig’ charter with a new option – Click ‘Dial Before You Dig’.
With many builders returning to work after the traditional July holidays, the company felt there was no better time to once more urge contractors to get in touch in order to request gas pipe location plans before they dig on any roads in the gas licence area.
Builders must get in contact with the gas company, as failure to do so can lead to damages causing temporary road closures, evacuations and general disruption. As part of the continuous campaign to help eliminate these damages, all contractors will now also be able to Click ‘Dial Before You Dig’ by making use of an online plans request form (www.phoenixnaturalgas.com/dial).
Phoenix Engineering Director Ivan Bell said:
“The support and commitment of the Lord Mayor here today will send out a strong signal to all roads construction operatives, including utilities and private developers, that they must contact us when carrying out work on the roads within our licence area”.
Mr Bell continued:
“As part of the launch of this new service we have written yet again to contractors in our area to remind them of their responsibilities and to make clear that there is no excuse for not getting in touch in advance of planned works”.
Phoenix’s ‘Dial Before You Dig’ charter further augments the existing ‘New Roads and Streetworks Order’ that exists to ensure the stringent co-ordination and quality of works undertaken by private utilities.
Commenting on Phoenix’s awareness drive the Lord Mayor said:
“I am confident that this new initiative will lead to more builders getting involved and a reduction in the risk of incidents and the disruption that can often come along with them.”
If you are part of an organisation that needs to find out more about the Click ‘Dial Before You Dig’ programme, contact Phoenix on 02890 555819.
Digging the message: Lord Mayor of Belfast Cllr Tom Hartley and Phoenix Engineering Director Ivan Bell.