A revealing exploration of how third-party damages to Australia's utility networks unleash far-reaching economic shockwaves. Beyond immediate repair costs, these incidents spark a cascade of financial consequences—from service interruptions and escalated insurance premiums to the consequences of injury or death . Our presentation will unpack the hidden economic impacts with the latest data and compelling case studies. We'll also discuss strategic interventions to mitigate these costly encounters. Discover why safeguarding our utilities is not just a technical and safety necessity but an economic imperative.
Before You Dig Australia has completed an independent economic research project supported by Australia's utility owner/operators to validate the UK research "Cost estimation of utility strikes: towards proactive management of street works" completed by Makana et al in 2017. This Presentation will cover the Australian findings, and the recommended pathway to create meaningful change and better outcomes for for protecting Australia's utility networks, workers and the community.