Excavation Permit Example
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Document: Excavation Permit
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Last updated 7/29/2026
EXCAVATION PERMIT
Permit Number: EP-2023-045 Site Address: 42 Smith Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 Project Name: Smith Street Apartment Block
1. WORK DETAILS
Description of Work: Excavation for stormwater pit installation near car park entrance. Location on Site: Front driveway, 2 metres south of the roller door. Start Date: 15/11/2023 Start Time: 07:00 AM Expected Finish Date: 15/11/2023
Maximum Depth of Excavation: 1.8 metres Volume of Material to be Removed: 4 cubic metres
2. MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
Plant/Equipment to be Used: 1.8 Tonne Mini Excavator (Bobcat E85), Hand Tools for finishing. Make and Model: Bobcat E85 Operator Name: John Smith Operator Licence Number: LIC-99887766
3. UNDERGROUND SERVICES (Dial Before You Dig)
BYDA Ref Number: BYDA-55667788 Date of Enquiry: 10/11/2023
Known Services in Area:
- Electrical (Ausgrid)
- Gas (Jemena)
- Water (Sydney Water)
- Telecommunications
- Sewer
- Stormwater
- Other: N/A
Have plans been received? [X] YES [ ] NO Have assets been potholed/located on site? [X] YES [ ] NO Have assets been clearly marked? [X] YES [ ] NO Note: Gas main potholed and found 200mm deeper than plan. Water main located with scanner.
4. RISK ASSESSMENT AND CONTROLS
Soil Type: Stable Clay Ground Water Level: NONE
Is ground support required? [X] YES [ ] NO If YES, specify type (shoring, benching, shielding): Trench Shields used for depths over 1.5m.
Hazard Identification:
- Traffic movement (car park access)
- Underground services
- Public access (Site fenced)
- Falling objects
- Noise
- Dust
Control Measures:
- Traffic controller used to manage cars entering driveway.
- Exclusion zone of 1.5m around gas main maintained.
- Trench shields installed before personnel entry.
- Barriers and warning tape erected around perimeter.
5. SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT
SWMS Reference Number: SWMS-EXCAV-01 Is the SWMS available on site? [X] YES [ ] NO
6. AUTHORIZATION AND SIGN OFF
I confirm that:
- I have read and understood the requirements of this permit.
- The SWMS has been reviewed and controls are in place.
- All underground services have been identified and protected.
- The excavation area is clear of unnecessary personnel.
- I am authorised to carry out this work.
Authorised Person (Site Supervisor): Name: Sarah Jones Signature: S. Jones Date: 15/11/2023 Time: 06:45
Person Conducting Excavation (Permit Holder): Name: John Smith Signature: J. Smith Date: 15/11/2023 Time: 06:50
7. PERMIT CLOSURE
Work Completed: [X] YES [ ] NO Area Made Safe: [X] YES [ ] NO Excavation Backfilled: [ ] YES [X] NA (Pit installation requires open trench)
Signed Off By: Sarah Jones Signature: S. Jones Date: 15/11/2023
Notes
Key Decisions:
- Ground Support: Since the trench was 1.8m deep, trench shields were mandatory to prevent collapse, even though the soil was clay.
- Services: The potholing step was critical here because the Gas main was deeper than shown on the plans, preventing a potential strike.
- Traffic: A traffic controller was required because the excavation blocked the usual driveway path, creating a collision risk.
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Excavation Permit
An official document allowing authorised digging or ground penetration. It ensures tradespeople identify and protect underground assets before work starts.