Openreach joining the National Underground Asset Register ‘a giant step forward’

This news update marks a significant milestone for the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) with the addition of Openreach data, the UK’s largest broadband network provider. By contributing extensive location data from its national network, Openreach has substantially increased the breadth and usefulness of the underground asset information available through the service.

The inclusion of Openreach’s data means NUAR now holds a more complete view of buried infrastructure across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, strengthening its value for planners, contractors and site teams working around underground services. With greater coverage, users can better anticipate constraints, reduce the likelihood of asset strikes and plan works more confidently.