NS156

Excavating Near Ausgrid Underground Cables or Conduits

Two Ausgrid field workers checking an ipad in a warehouse.
Two Ausgrid field workers checking an ipad in a warehouse.

NS156: Excavating Near Ausgrid Underground Cables or Conduits

Provides information on steps must be taken to ensure that work near Ausgrid's network does not reduce the reliability of the electrical network or create safety hazards for Ausgrid’s staff, the public and workers.

Scope

This Network Standard applies to excavation cables or conduits including any work which alters the surface level or places a structure above any cable or conduit. 

NS156: Excavating Near Ausgrid Underground Cables or Conduits
Updated May 10, 2026
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