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Events
ORCGA INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT is SOLD OUT! JUNE 18TH, 2025 Thank you to everyone who registered early! Golfers! Watch your e-mail for event updates. We look forward to seeing everyone in June.
THANK YOU TO OUR ON-COURSE PRIZING SPONSORS
Help us make our tournament even better by donating prizes for our on-course contests. Interested in donating, please e-mail rebecca@orcga.com
THANK YOU TO THIS YEAR'S TOURNAMENT SPONSORS! This event would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. 2025 ORCGA LOCATE RODEO
We are excited to host this year’s Locate Rodeo & Excavator Challenge at Brock University in St. Catharine's, ON.
Competitor/Volunteer registration will open on JUNE 16th
SPONSOR THIS YEAR'S EVENT!
This event relies heavily on the generous support of our members! Show your support for our locators and excavators and the work they do by sponsoring this year's event. Please e-mail rebecca@orcga.com for more information. 
Education
The DPT 1000 is a four-week comprehensive classroom/in-field practical training required for locators if locating large and established utilities, including dedicated locators (DL) Two weeks - In Class Two weeks - In-Field Practical Training Dates: TBD To register and for additional information, contact: Kimberly Sheppard 905.532.9836 DPT 100 and 200 - Damage Prevention Technician Training (DPT100 and DPT200) provides instruction on the fundamentals of locating. The DPT training is focused on a combination of in-class instruction (in-depth review of techniques used to locate all utility types, safety, locate requests and industry practices), field awareness review and an on-the-job competency assessment.
The Safe Excavation Training (SET) course sets the standard on damage prevention and safe excavation practices around underground infrastructure. It is the knowledge requirement for excavators in Ontario. Excavators who successfully complete the training will be awarded the Safe Excavation Certificate, demonstrating they know best practices and proper procedures to minimize damage, ensure worker and public safety, and keep projects on time and on budget. They enhance their own and their company's reputation as professionals dedicated to the health of the industry and the public.
DIRT Reporting
Industry News
Source: Link2Build
The City of Toronto’s latest Corporate Asset Management Plan finds the municipality has taken a notable chunk out of its infrastructure deficit.
The plan, which is updated annually, outlines how recent strategic infrastructure renewal investments aim to reduce the City’s infrastructure backlog and improve service reliability for residents in the years ahead. This year’s edition finds that the city has reduced its renewal gap from the $26 billion identified in last year’s plan to $18 billion – a drop of $8 billion. The city says the reduction is thanks to more than $32 billion in planned investments to maintain and improve infrastructure that were approved in the city’s capital plan. Source: Link2Build
The Ontario government has introduced new legislation that aims to speed up the construction new homes and infrastructure.
If passed, the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act will streamline development processes and reduce costs in partnerships with municipalities.
The province is also increasing its investment in housing-enabling infrastructure by adding $400 million in immediate funding to the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) and Municipal Housing Infrastructure Fund (MHIP). The additional money brings the combined funding of both to nearly $2.3 billion over four years.
“We are taking bold action to protect Ontario in the face of economic uncertainty by speeding up construction so we can lower housing costs and keep workers on the job,” said Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Rob Flack. “The legislation we’re tabling today responds to recommendations and requests from municipal leaders, and will help build the homes and infrastructure Ontario needs.”
The act and other proposed measures consist of 20 initiatives that would accelerate provincial permitting and approvals. Source: ReNewCanada
The Government of Ontario has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the first package of civil and utility work for the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT). This marks another milestone in the province’s plan to protect Ontario by building transit, reducing gridlock, and creating thousands of good-paying jobs in one of Ontario’s fastest-growing cities.
“Today, we’re one step closer to getting shovels in the ground on this critical transit project that will connect thousands of residents in Hamilton to good jobs and housing, while protecting Ontario workers in the face of President Trump’s unfair tariffs,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “Under Premier Ford’s leadership, our government is delivering the largest transit expansion in North America to tackle gridlock, keep workers and families moving, and create good-paying jobs.”
Ear to the Ground
Member News
Within the Enbridge Damage Prevention department, the team is always trying to come up with creative solutions to reduce gas line damages. One consistent trend we observe is a higher rate of damage from Sewer and Water work. Jason Syragakis came up with a creative challenge for a Toronto-based sewer and water contractor, CG Construction Services Ltd, to complete one full year of ground disturbance with no gas line damages. This was a lofty target given the volume and scope of the projects CG Construction Services was undertaking in 2024.
Do you have concerns about your employee benefits program getting hit by large cost prescription drugs? Have you experienced increasing healthcare premiums with no end in site? Looking for a solution that works and gives tremendous financial relief without decreasing benefits for your team members? Contact an expert who can help.
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