05/02/2026
When you lodge a utility plan request through (BYDA), you’ll also receive a list of Certified Locating Organisations (CLOs) servicing your dig site area — conveniently sorted by distance from the job site and filtered by state.
BYDA reminds all users that underground infrastructure networks are complex and require expert knowledge to identify the location of buried services carefully and safely, to reduce the risk of accidental damage or workplace injury.
That’s why they highly recommend engaging a Certified Locating Organisation — staffed by Certified Locators.
Certified Locators meet the CERTLOC Global certification standard for locating excellence, best practice, and safety. They are skilled in interpreting utility plans, assessing site conditions, and navigating complex underground networks to confidently identify and verify buried utilities.
CERTLOC Global is the only nationally operating, independent certification body dedicated specifically to Australia’s underground utility locating industry.
Across Australia, Certified Locating Organisations make it easy to access Certified Locators committed to safer worksites, improved data quality, and greater confidence in every locate.
Find certainty on your next project.
Use the National Directory of CLOs to locate a Certified Locating Organisation near you: https://certloc.com.au/locators/?_location=-57.824697%2C83.989183%2C11.387726%2C166.43059