What should you do before you start digging?

Limelight 10/18

D & V Services Pty Ltd v SA Power Networks [2018] SASCFC 92 Introduction In the recent decision of D & V Services Pty Ltd v SA Power Networks [2018] SASCFC 92, the Supreme Court of South Australia upheld findings made in the District Court that the appellant, D&V Services Pty, Ltd had breached its duty of care to the respondent, SA Power Networks by not undertaking relevant enquiries to determine whether or not an electrical cable owned by the respondent was in the immediate vicinity of where its workers were digging. Facts The appellant was a subcontractor engaged to demolish and remove buildings and debris at Edinburgh, South Australia. Mr Turic, a director of the appellant, was also the project manager. Part of the works to be performed was the removal of buried water pipes. As part of the appellant’s contract, it was required to obtain a “Dial Before…