About Omakau Area Irrigation Company
Farmer-owned scheme serving the Omakau area in the Manuherikia catchment, Central Otago.
Their assets sit underground across their service area, alongside other utility networks.
Omakau Area Irrigation Company is one of 13 utility operators active in Otago. Most building or landscaping work in this area touches multiple operators' networks at once — power, water and communications cables routinely share the same trench. The list further down shows the other utilities you'll likely need to contact alongside Omakau Area Irrigation Company.
Where Omakau Area Irrigation Company operates
Before you dig in Central Otago District
Striking an underground pipe can cause injury, large repair bills and outages for your neighbours. Three steps to do it safely.
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Request a locate from Omakau Area Irrigation Company
Contact Omakau Area Irrigation Company and any other operators in your area to confirm the position of their underground assets before excavation.
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Mark, protect, dig carefully
Mark the locate paint or pegs on site, hand-dig within 0.5 m of marked assets, and never assume a clear trench means clear ground.
Other utilities serving Otago
Most building or excavation work touches more than one operator's network. Here's who else you may need to contact.
Power
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3 Waters
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Rural Water
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