About Us:

Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) is the leading authority on utility damage prevention in Australia. Our mission is to achieve zero damage, zero harm, and zero disruption. We are committed to preventing injury and minimising damage to the complex networks that deliver essential services to millions of Australians every day. In partnership with utilities, local councils, government agencies, and private enterprises, we advocate for safe work practices around utility infrastructure.

We offer free safety tools to help the Australian community identify and avoid underground and overhead utility services when carrying out work. These include the BYDA referral service for underground utility information and the Look Up and Live app for overhead powerline information. These tools play a vital role in supporting safe work practices and are essential for anyone planning work near utilities.