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Excavation Permits

Excavation Permits

  • Infrastructure coordination services

An electronic service available on the Balady platform for service entities only, allowing them to obtain excavation permits. These entities provide public utility services that require excavation work on roads under the supervision of municipalities "within city limits," such as telecommunications companies, the National Water Company, the Saudi Electricity Company, and road, maintenance, parks, and flood management departments within municipalities, without the need to visit the authority.



● Log in to the Balady platform.

● Click on the "Services List" link from the "Services" menu in the top navigation bar.

● Search for the Excavation Permits service by entering the service name in the search field.

● Once the service appears, click on Details to view more information.

● After displaying the service card, the user can proceed by clicking on Start Service.

● The user manual can be consulted for step-by-step guidance on the application process.

The applicant must be authorized to act on behalf of a service entity.

الاسئلة الشائعة

What factors influence the application of the road cross-section guide?
● Street width
● Utility network
● Type of work
● Location of the excavation relative to the centerline

Can customized geographic layers be added to the platform and made visible on the map based on specific permissions?
Yes, customized geographic layers can be added to the platform after being provided by the municipality. Access to these layers on the map will be granted based on the permissions determined by the municipality.

Individuals, Governmental Entities, Charitable Entities

Target Category

1 - 10 Days

Service duration

Submit electronically only through Balady portal

Service channels

Service release date

Infrastructure coordination services

Product

عربي

Service delivery languages
Service Cost

Free

Service Cost

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