Projects may encounter existing utilities either on the site or in the vicinity. Their presence may hamper project execution and will require relocating. Shifting of utilities will need to be carried out before the bidding process for the project begins so that, when the private partner has been selected, the right of way pertaining to vacant land is transferred by the public entity. The utilities that need moving vary from underground pipelines - water, storm water drain, underground drainage - to electric lines/ telephone lines/ poles/ buildings, etc. Approval of the respective line Departments such as Urban Development Department, Water Resources Department, etc. that are in charge of such utilities is to be sought prior to shifting of utilities from the project site.
If the public entity requires the private partner to make arrangements for shifting utilities at its own cost, it is advisable that the public entity facilitates the matter without delay.