Confirm the Position of a Buried Service
Potholing is a targeted excavation used to expose and confirm the position of a buried service. SEQ lists potholing among its hydro excavation applications and describes vacuum removal around underground infrastructure. A pothole can help resolve uncertainty at a particular point before broader works proceed. The location, asset owner requirements and ground conditions should be understood before a method is selected.

Why pothole before larger works
Drawings and electronic locating help plan an excavation, but a physical exposure can confirm a service’s position at a specific point. The work method should be selected for the site and the asset involved.
How SEQ approaches the enquiry
Tell the team what service needs to be exposed, what records or locating results are available, and where the pothole is needed. Site access, ground conditions and spoil handling also affect the plan.
Related work
Potholing sits within a broader non-destructive digging job. If you need a truck and operator for additional excavation, discuss vac truck hire. For help finding services before exposure, see underground service location.
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