Emergencies

For a major incident, where there is risk to life or property, call emergency services on 000.

For a emergency or major incident, where there is risk to life or property, evacuate the area immediately surrounding any gas escape without using a vehicle or any device that may create a spark, including a mobile phone. Then call emergency services on 000.

Emergency contact details

Call 000 if:

  • You can smell gas.
  • You can hear gas escaping.
  • There has been a gas explosion or fire.
  • You are aware of, or may have caused, damage to a gas pipe, meter or pipeline.

Avoid emergencies by using the free Before You Dig Australia service before digging. Visit the Before You Dig Australia website or call the service on 1100.

  • Diamantina Power Station - Mount Isa

    Emergencies only
  • Emu Downs Wind Farm

    Emergencies only
  • Gas distribution networks

    For local natural gas distribution networks, except in Darwin, NT
  • Gas distribution networks - Darwin, NT only

    For local natural gas distribution networks in Darwin, NT
  • Gas transmission pipelines

    For high pressure natural gas transmission pipelines, except in South Australia and Victoria
  • Gas transmission pipelines – Victoria only

    For high pressure natural gas transmission pipelines in Victoria
  • Gas transmission pipelines - South Australia only

    For high pressure natural gas transmission pipelines in South Australia
  • Gas appliance faults

    Contact your local plumber
  • High Pressure Natural Gas Transmission Pipelines

    In all states and territories except South Australia and Victoria
  • High Pressure Natural Gas Transmission Pipelines

    South Australia only For the Riverland Pipeline (from Angaston to Berri) or the lateral pipeline from Murray Bridge to Sedan.
  • LPG Leaks

    For South Australia, Queensland and Northern Territory