Purpose Of Utility Liaison Forum

  • The purpose of the Utility Liaison Forum is to:
    • Enhance the relationship and teamwork among Utilities in protecting infrastructure
    • Prevent network damages
    • Eliminate / Reduce incidents and cost associated with network damages
    • Expedite corrective actions in cases of damages
    • Reduce legal actions against each other as a result of damages and repair amounts not recovered
  • Scope and Focus:
    • Quarterly provision of information on planned projects (Excavation - New & Existing)
    • Supervision during project execution
    • Wayleaves requested (In progress and completed)
    • Issues pertaining to Re-instatement of surfaces
    • Issues relating to assessment of areas prior to, during and on completion of projects
    • Problems experienced, solutions and best practices to share
  • Delegation
    • Representatives are from local Utilities and are on Management / Supervisory level
    • Meets on a quarterly basis