Introduction: The problem to be addressed is that vulnerable customers and wider public at best are inconvenienced by street works and at worst are prevented from going about their normal daily routines. More specifically, access can be denied, stress levels increased and as such the relationship between public and utility companies eroded.

Objectives: Objectives – Problem Definition and Concept

1. To define the current challenge with the User group
2. Quantify the observed challenges
3. Develop a scoring matrix
4. Explore concept avenues