Geelong Cable Locations https://geelongcablelocations.com.au Specialists in locating and exposing underground cables and pipes Wed, 05 Feb 2020 01:53:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.2 Major Gas Leak – Victoria’s worst incident of a pipe being damaged in 2016 https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/major-gas-leak-victorias-worst-of-2016/ https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/major-gas-leak-victorias-worst-of-2016/#respond Wed, 28 Sep 2016 16:38:34 +0000 https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/?p=4008 There are gas pipeline damages… and there are GAS PIPELINE DAMAGES. Those of you who follow my blog posts and social media updates will have heard me talk about gas pipes being damaged many times before. You will have heard me say that pretty much every day there are gas pipes being ripped out of the […]

The post Major Gas Leak – Victoria’s worst incident of a pipe being damaged in 2016 appeared first on Geelong Cable Locations.

]]> https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/major-gas-leak-victorias-worst-of-2016/feed/ 0 3 major gas leaks in the last 3 weeks. Come on Melbourne, this is not good enough! https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/3-major-gas-leaks-in-the-last-3-weeks/ https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/3-major-gas-leaks-in-the-last-3-weeks/#respond Thu, 01 Sep 2016 12:42:12 +0000 https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/?p=3915 This morning there was another gas leak, this time in Carlton. Streets were shut down, the area was cordoned off and traffic was diverted into surrounding streets. Which of course caused a traffic nightmare for 5 straight hours. VicRoads put out several tweets and Facebook posts about it and also put it up on their website […]

The post 3 major gas leaks in the last 3 weeks. Come on Melbourne, this is not good enough! appeared first on Geelong Cable Locations.

]]> https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/3-major-gas-leaks-in-the-last-3-weeks/feed/ 0 DBYD certification: Is the Underground Utility Locator you use accredited? https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/dbyd-certification-is-the-underground-utility-locator-you-use-accredited/ https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/dbyd-certification-is-the-underground-utility-locator-you-use-accredited/#respond Sun, 28 Aug 2016 10:10:10 +0000 https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/?p=3580 So, you’re getting set up at your new construction site. You’ve gone and done your Dial Before You Dig request, and all the plans have now been emailed to you. You start to read over the plans and notice that there are underground utilities in the area of your works. Your past experiences with underground […]

The post DBYD certification: Is the Underground Utility Locator you use accredited? appeared first on Geelong Cable Locations.

]]> https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/dbyd-certification-is-the-underground-utility-locator-you-use-accredited/feed/ 0 Gas main damaged, causing major incident https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/gas-main-damaged-causing-major-incident/ https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/gas-main-damaged-causing-major-incident/#respond Fri, 26 Aug 2016 12:47:25 +0000 https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/?p=3782 An underground boring company doing some excavating went through a 50mm gas pipeline this morning in Reservoir, damaging the gas pipe and causing a major incident.  20 homes had to be evacuated and a 100-meter exclusion zone was set up around the area. Police blocked off all the roads in the area, and ambulance crews attended the […]

The post Gas main damaged, causing major incident appeared first on Geelong Cable Locations.

]]> https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/gas-main-damaged-causing-major-incident/feed/ 0 Gas leak Chapel Street, Windsor https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/gas-leak-chapel-street-windsor/ https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/gas-leak-chapel-street-windsor/#respond Thu, 18 Aug 2016 10:00:03 +0000 https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/?p=3664 This morning, at around 9:15am, an excavator digging in Chapel Street, Windsor hit an underground gas main causing a major incident. Fire crews rushed to the scene, as police shut down the busy street. News Corp reported that 30 people were evacuated from the area. A damaged underground utility is nothing new. In fact, underground cables […]

The post Gas leak Chapel Street, Windsor appeared first on Geelong Cable Locations.

]]> https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/gas-leak-chapel-street-windsor/feed/ 0 Service locating and hydro excavating at a Melbourne Train Station https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/service-locating-and-hydro-excavating-at-a-melbourne-train-station/ https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/service-locating-and-hydro-excavating-at-a-melbourne-train-station/#respond Sun, 31 Jul 2016 07:05:01 +0000 https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/?p=3603 See video below in which we performed some service locating and hydro excavating at a Melbourne Train Station Service locating and hydro excavating at a Melbourne Train Station This is a video of a job we had where we were asked to locate all the underground services along the proposed new route for a power […]

The post Service locating and hydro excavating at a Melbourne Train Station appeared first on Geelong Cable Locations.

]]> https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/service-locating-and-hydro-excavating-at-a-melbourne-train-station/feed/ 0 Dial Before You Dig is brilliant, but beware https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/dial-before-you-dig-is-brilliant/ https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/dial-before-you-dig-is-brilliant/#comments Wed, 04 May 2016 16:46:09 +0000 https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/?p=3268 For those of you in the construction industry, especially those who have been in it for some time, I think you would have to agree with me that the Dial Before You Dig service we have available to us today is a brilliant system. You can make one phone call to DBYD and tell them […]

The post Dial Before You Dig is brilliant, but beware appeared first on Geelong Cable Locations.

]]> https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/dial-before-you-dig-is-brilliant/feed/ 2 Pipes don’t always run in a straight line | Underground Services Location https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/underground-services-location/ https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/underground-services-location/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2016 13:12:10 +0000 https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/?p=2954 I went out to a job the other day, nothing special—just your standard Underground Services Location job. The client was digging a trench approximately 10 meters long. And he simply wanted me to check to make sure there was no underground utilities, along the proposed trench line.  As the last thing they wanted to do was […]

The post Pipes don’t always run in a straight line | Underground Services Location appeared first on Geelong Cable Locations.

]]> https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/underground-services-location/feed/ 2 Every single day an underground gas pipe is being hit and damaged in Australia https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/every-single-day-an-underground-gas-pipe-is-being-hit-and-damaged-in-australia/ https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/every-single-day-an-underground-gas-pipe-is-being-hit-and-damaged-in-australia/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2016 13:31:29 +0000 https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/?p=2875 Every single day an underground gas pipe is being hit and damaged in Australia. Last week there was another gas leak – this time it was in Bathurst CBD, after the council hit and damaged an underground gas pipe. Here’s a link to the story in the Western Advocate if you’re interested in reading their article. Every […]

The post Every single day an underground gas pipe is being hit and damaged in Australia appeared first on Geelong Cable Locations.

]]> https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/every-single-day-an-underground-gas-pipe-is-being-hit-and-damaged-in-australia/feed/ 1 How to avoid doing millions of dollars in damage to underground assets https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/how-to-avoid-doing-millions-of-dollars-in-damage-to-underground-assets/ https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/how-to-avoid-doing-millions-of-dollars-in-damage-to-underground-assets/#respond Sat, 16 Jan 2016 10:12:17 +0000 https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/?p=2861 This is the headline from an article that I have been quoted in. I recently had a request from the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia to make some comments on Dial Before You Dig and offer any tips I had for those wanting not to damage underground utilities for an upcoming article they had […]

The post How to avoid doing millions of dollars in damage to underground assets appeared first on Geelong Cable Locations.

]]> https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/how-to-avoid-doing-millions-of-dollars-in-damage-to-underground-assets/feed/ 0 The cable locating industry is about to get a major shakeup, and the winner from it will be YOU THE CUSTOMER https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/dial-before-you-dig-certified-locator/ https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/dial-before-you-dig-certified-locator/#respond Mon, 16 Nov 2015 15:45:42 +0000 https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/?p=2747 Excellent news for those who use the services of professional cable locating technicians I’m happy to say there’s some great news for those of you who regularly use professional cable locating technicians. And, actually, for those of you who don’t regularly use locating technicians—but have in the past or will in the future—then this news is […]

The post The cable locating industry is about to get a major shakeup, and the winner from it will be YOU THE CUSTOMER appeared first on Geelong Cable Locations.

]]> https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/dial-before-you-dig-certified-locator/feed/ 0 How long does it take to locate the underground services coming into my house? https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/how-long-does-it-take-to-locate-the-underground-services-coming-into-my-house/ https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/how-long-does-it-take-to-locate-the-underground-services-coming-into-my-house/#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2015 15:46:46 +0000 https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/?p=2070 One of the most common question we get asked by homeowners, after we tell them what the cost is for us to come out and whether we can help them find what they are looking for or now, is ‘How long does it take to locate the underground services coming into my house?’ Now for […]

The post How long does it take to locate the underground services coming into my house? appeared first on Geelong Cable Locations.

]]> https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/how-long-does-it-take-to-locate-the-underground-services-coming-into-my-house/feed/ 3 Do I have a water leak? https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/do-i-have-a-water-leak/ https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/do-i-have-a-water-leak/#respond Sat, 08 Aug 2015 14:32:48 +0000 https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/?p=1884 So, each month you get your water bill in the mail and the amount of water you use is pretty consistent, right? In summer you generally use more water—as you are watering the gardens and some air conditioners use water to cool the house—and then in winter it should be a little less. But what […]

The post Do I have a water leak? appeared first on Geelong Cable Locations.

]]> https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/do-i-have-a-water-leak/feed/ 0 Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) – Myths, Tips and How does it really work? https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/dial-before-you-dig-dbyd-myths-tips-and-how-does-it-really-works/ https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/dial-before-you-dig-dbyd-myths-tips-and-how-does-it-really-works/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2015 15:19:21 +0000 https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/?p=1730 Dial Before You Dig At Geelong Cable Locations we seem to get a lot of questions relating to Dial Before You Dig (DBYD). So I thought it might be helpful to dedicate a full blog post to just DBYD and try to defuse some of the myths, explain how DBYD actually works and give a […]

The post Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) – Myths, Tips and How does it really work? appeared first on Geelong Cable Locations.

]]> https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/dial-before-you-dig-dbyd-myths-tips-and-how-does-it-really-works/feed/ 0 Locating underground utilities within a school https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/locating-underground-cables-and-pipes-at-a-school/ https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/locating-underground-cables-and-pipes-at-a-school/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2015 15:24:16 +0000 https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/?p=1186 After we finished locating the cables and pipe arond the grounds of a local school the other day I thought I would grab the camera out and shoot a quick video to show some of the underground utilities that we found onsite. Locating at schools, caravan parks, hospitals and universities are always the hardest places […]

The post Locating underground utilities within a school appeared first on Geelong Cable Locations.

]]> https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/locating-underground-cables-and-pipes-at-a-school/feed/ 0 Locating Telstra Cables for Free, Saving You $$$ https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/locating-telstra-cables-free-saving/ https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/locating-telstra-cables-free-saving/#respond Mon, 02 Feb 2015 06:09:02 +0000 https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/?p=1142 This is a little secret, Telstra don’t want you to know. Telstra will come out for free and locate the underground Telstra cables for you, for FREE!!! Ok well that’s not exactly true. First off, it’s not a secret as such, Telstra actually have this information printed in plain english, that is clear and easy […]

The post Locating Telstra Cables for Free, Saving You $$$ appeared first on Geelong Cable Locations.

]]> https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/locating-telstra-cables-free-saving/feed/ 0 How long does it take to get plans back from Dial Before You Dig? https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-dial-before-you-dig/ https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-dial-before-you-dig/#comments Sat, 20 Dec 2014 04:10:51 +0000 https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/?p=1097 When it comes to Dial Before You Dig, one of the most common questions we get asked is, “How long does it take to get plans back from Dial Before You Dig?” Now, of course, we are always more than happy to answer any and all questions we get. But as this question does get […]

The post How long does it take to get plans back from Dial Before You Dig? appeared first on Geelong Cable Locations.

]]> https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-dial-before-you-dig/feed/ 4 Merry Christmas from Geelong Cable Locations – email https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/merry-christmas-from-geelong-cable-locations/ https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/merry-christmas-from-geelong-cable-locations/#respond Fri, 19 Dec 2014 10:37:06 +0000 https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/?p=1092 Merry Christmas With Christmas less than a week away, I wanted to send an email to thank you for using us onsite during this past year. I trust you were happy with the service we provided and I hope that we can help you out again should the need arise. Year in Review This past […]

The post Merry Christmas from Geelong Cable Locations – email appeared first on Geelong Cable Locations.

]]> https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/merry-christmas-from-geelong-cable-locations/feed/ 0 I get interviewed by IDS on why we brought the Opera Duo ground penetrating radar https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/idsoperaduogroundpenetratingradar/ https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/idsoperaduogroundpenetratingradar/#respond Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:38:17 +0000 https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/?p=1050 Recently I was lucky enough to fly over to Italy and go to the IDS factory which is based just on the outskirts of Pisa. I meet up with the team that designed and build the new ground penetrating radar Opera Duo which we had recently brought.

I was able to discuss with them some of the finer points of the unit as well as look over some of the new and exciting gear they have that they are working on.

Whilst I was there they asked if it was possible to record an interview me on video, discussing some of the reason why I brought that particular unit over the others in the market place. Of course I was more than happy to oblige.

They have just sent me through a copy of the video and yes I do look a little silly in it, but hey if you know me then you know that is normally what I look like even when I'm not on camera :), so I thought well even though most of you are not looking at buying a GPR, I might as well still share the video with you all, enjoy the laugh.

The post I get interviewed by IDS on why we brought the Opera Duo ground penetrating radar appeared first on Geelong Cable Locations.

]]> https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/idsoperaduogroundpenetratingradar/feed/ 0 Step by Step guide on how to use the online booking system on the Geelong Cable Locations website https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/online-booking-system-step-by-step-overview-geelong-cable-locations/ https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/online-booking-system-step-by-step-overview-geelong-cable-locations/#comments Tue, 23 Sep 2014 03:02:18 +0000 https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/?p=1018 At Geelong Cable Locations we value our clients. We realise that your time is valuable and that your schedule can change in an instant. With this in mind, we’ve updated our website to allow you access to our Online Booking system, regardless whether it’s day or night. Our Online Booking service has been designed with […]

The post Step by Step guide on how to use the online booking system on the Geelong Cable Locations website appeared first on Geelong Cable Locations.

]]> https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/online-booking-system-step-by-step-overview-geelong-cable-locations/feed/ 2 Quick video explaining why we have added an online booking system to the Geelong Cable Locations website https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/quick-video-explaining-why-we-have-added-an-online-booking-system-to-the-geelong-cable-locations-website/ https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/quick-video-explaining-why-we-have-added-an-online-booking-system-to-the-geelong-cable-locations-website/#respond Mon, 22 Sep 2014 23:12:04 +0000 https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/?p=978 We do have a written blog post discussing our new online booking system that has been added to the Geelong Cable Locations website, but for those of you that don’t like reading blogs, then here is a quick video I did onsite the other day.

The post Quick video explaining why we have added an online booking system to the Geelong Cable Locations website appeared first on Geelong Cable Locations.

]]> https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/quick-video-explaining-why-we-have-added-an-online-booking-system-to-the-geelong-cable-locations-website/feed/ 0 We buy a new toy – means you no longer pay more for GPR https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/2nd-ground-penetrating-radar-ids-opera-duo-gpr/ https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/2nd-ground-penetrating-radar-ids-opera-duo-gpr/#respond Sun, 27 Jul 2014 07:29:48 +0000 http://128.199.129.213/?p=924 I am very pleased to announce that last month we purchased a new ground penetrating radar unit. The IDS Opera Duo has just been released by the Italian manufacturer and we’re proud to be the first locators in Australia to have a 4-wheeled version of the unit. The Opera has many great features, including dual frequency […]

The post We buy a new toy – means you no longer pay more for GPR appeared first on Geelong Cable Locations.

]]> https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/2nd-ground-penetrating-radar-ids-opera-duo-gpr/feed/ 0 TV show House Rules hits underground utilities and then misleads its viewers about Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/time-get-soap-box-tv-show-house-rules-dial-before-you-dig/ https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/time-get-soap-box-tv-show-house-rules-dial-before-you-dig/#respond Tue, 24 Jun 2014 13:00:44 +0000 https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/?p=948 Time for me to get up on my soap box about these guys misleading there viewers in relation to cut cables and Dial Before You Dig

The post TV show House Rules hits underground utilities and then misleads its viewers about Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) appeared first on Geelong Cable Locations.

]]> https://geelongcablelocations.com.au/time-get-soap-box-tv-show-house-rules-dial-before-you-dig/feed/ 0