Dial Before You Dig – Freecall 1100
Dial Before You Dig is a referral service for information on locating underground utilities anywhere in Australia. No matter the size of your project, whether it is landscaping your back garden or work that involves digging, Dial Before You Dig will pass that information on to the underground utility owners who can then respond with cable and pipe location information.
www.dialbeforeyoudig.com.au
Synergy / Western Power – 13 13 51
If you have a power outage and it is causing an emergency, call 13 13 51 right away. It’s best to use a landline phone as they don’t need power to operate. Synergy / Western Power can also recognise your location and pass the right information on to you.
www.synergy.net.au
Alinta Energy – 13 13 52
Alinta Energy supplies natural gas and electricity to 700,000 homes and businesses throughout Australia. If you have an emergency that involves you having no natural gas or LPG available, or you can smell natural gas or LPG, then call 13 13 52 right away. This line is available 24 hours every day (local call fee from anywhere in the state excluding mobiles).
www.alintaenergy.com.au
Water Corporation – 13 13 75
The Water Corporation is the principal supplier of water, waste-water and drainage services in Western Australia to hundreds of thousands of homes, businesses and farms. Call 13 13 75 if you have a water quality complaint, for leaks and bursts, or in the case of an overflow.
www.watercorporation.com.au
Find Your Local Council with WALGA
The WA Local Government Association is the voice of Local Government in Western Australia. You can type your address into their website to find out the contact details of the local council in your area. Contact your local government with regards to planning permission and local property laws.
http://walga.asn.au/AboutLocalGovernment/CouncilWebsites.aspx