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Marlborough District Council

Marlborough

Service area
Marlborough
Marlborough
Operates
Stormwater · Wastewater · Drinking water
Category
3 Waters
Other operators in region
4
see below

About Marlborough District Council

Marlborough District Council manages drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services for Marlborough. As the council responsible for stormwater, wastewater, drinking water in this area, they own and maintain the underground assets that residents and businesses depend on every day.

As a council operator, Marlborough District Council is responsible for stormwater, wastewater, drinking water across its district. Anyone planning excavation work - building, fencing, landscaping or trenching - must identify and protect their underground pipes before breaking ground.

Marlborough District Council is one of 5 utility operators active in Marlborough. 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 Marlborough District Council.

Where Marlborough District Council operates

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Operators
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Regions covered
Marlborough

Before you dig in Marlborough

Striking an underground pipe can cause injury, large repair bills and outages for your neighbours. Three steps to do it safely.

  1. 1

    Find every operator that serves your site

    Map your worksite on UtilityFinder to find every operator that serves the area - power, water, gas and comms in one view - so you don't miss anyone when sending locate requests.

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  2. 2

    Request a locate from Marlborough District Council

    Contact Marlborough District Council and any other operators in your area to confirm the position of their underground assets before excavation.

    Locate request page
  3. 3

    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 Marlborough

Most building or excavation work touches more than one operator's network. Here's who else you may need to contact.

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UtilityFinder shows every utility operator that serves Marlborough - power, water, gas and comms - with contact details and locate-request links in one shareable view. Plan your dig with confidence.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I request a pipes location from Marlborough District Council?
Marlborough District Council has a dedicated locate request page where you can submit asset location queries before excavation. Visit their locate request page.
What areas does Marlborough District Council cover?
Marlborough District Council's service area covers Marlborough.
Who else operates utilities in Marlborough?
4 other utility operators serve Marlborough, including Awatere Irrigation Scheme, Flaxbourne Irrigation Scheme, Marlborough Lines. Use UtilityFinder to find locate-request links and contact details in one place.
Is Marlborough District Council an electricity / gas retailer?
Marlborough District Council is a council operator - they own and maintain the public water, wastewater and stormwater pipes in their area. Water charges are billed by them or via your rates.