Building connectivity, protecting our environment

Laying fibre means digging trenches through land that communities live and work on. Doing it responsibly is part of doing it well. On our fibre optic installation projects, environmentally responsible construction is built into how every site runs.

Six practices on every site

1. Protecting trees and vegetation

Trees near the route are marked as tree protection zones and physically shielded, so excavation and vehicles do not damage trunks or roots.

2. Controlling soil erosion

Open trenches and spoil can wash away in heavy rain. Erosion control measures such as timber supports and protective sheeting hold the soil in place while the work is under way.

3. Proper waste disposal and recycling

Waste is separated at source into plastic, recyclable and hazardous streams, so each can be handled correctly: reduce, reuse, recycle.

4. Restoring excavated areas

Once the cable is in, the ground is reinstated and replanted, so the route recovers rather than being left scarred.

5. Maintaining clean work sites

Work areas are fenced off, kept tidy and clearly signed. A clean site is a safer site, for crews and for the public.

6. Building a sustainable future

We leave communities clean and green. The work should be remembered for the connectivity it brings, not for the mess it left behind.

Our commitment

These practices put our environmental policy into action on the ground: preventing pollution, protecting the environment and minimising the footprint of construction.

Safe work. Quality network. Better community.