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Events
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING 2025 ORCGA INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
JUNE 18TH, 2025 Another sold out tournament! Thank you to everyone who came out!
THANK YOU TO OUR ON-COURSE PRIZING SPONSORS These companies helped make our tournament even better by donating prizes for our on-course contests, putting contest, ball toss and survey draw!
THANK YOU TO THIS YEAR'S TOURNAMENT SPONSORS! This event would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors.
2025 LOCATE RODEO & EXCAVATOR CHALLENGE August 21 & 22, 2025
We are excited to host this year’s Located Rodeo & Excavator Challenge at Brock University in St. Catherines ON. Competitor/Volunteer registration is now open
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. 
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 Ontario government and City of Toronto announced on June 4 that they will work together to bring a third electricity transmission line into downtown Toronto to ensure the city has the power it needs to support new homes, economic growth and major infrastructure like transit.
“We are acting now to protect Ontario families, workers and businesses by ensuring our province’s largest city has the power it needs to grow,” said Energy Minister Stephen Lecce. “By planning for and investing in this critical infrastructure, we’re securing the electricity needed to power new communities like the Port Lands and East Harbour in downtown Toronto, as well as supporting major transit expansions like the Ontario Line and securing a reliable and affordable energy supply without relying on other jurisdictions.”
Source: RenewCanada
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation have selected Skyway Bridging Partners as the development partner for the QEW Garden City Skyway – Bridge Twinning Project. Skyway Bridging Partners has signed a Development Phase Agreement (DPA) with IO and MTO, under a Progressive Design-Build model. Skyway Bridging Partners will complete the design for the bridge, road, ramps and utility relocation. When finished, the new four-lane, 2.2-kilometre bridge will carry Toronto-bound traffic over the Welland Canal. The existing bridge will then be rehabilitated to carry Niagara-bound traffic.
Source: RenewCanada
With the federal and provincial governments working to finalize a list of large nation-building infrastructure projects to energize the Canadian economy, improve productivity, and break its dependence on U.S. markets, Canadian business leaders have their own long wish-list, ranging from improving existing ports and transportation networks to building an energy-agnostic utility and digital infrastructure corridor, finds a recent survey by KPMG in Canada.
Nine in 10 business leaders want all levels of government to declare the building of an energy-agnostic utility corridor “a national emergency and quickly align to expedite and streamline the review processes,” the research finds.
Source: Link2Build
Infrastructure Ontario’s latest Market Update features more than $200 billion worth of construction projects at various stages of planning and procurement.
The update, released on June 5, lists 28 major projects in pre- and active procurement, totalling more than $30 billion in estimated design and construction costs.
A further 19 publicly announced projects in the initial stages of planning have been included in this update, in addition to a projected 298 capital repairs projects valued at approximately $110 million.
“Our historic plan to build infrastructure is more important today than ever before. It allows for responsible growth while employing hundreds of thousands of people,” said Infrastructure Minister Kinga Surma. “We’re making significant progress on our plan to build with 47 major and a projected 298 capital repairs projects now in the planning, pre-procurement and procurement stages. We will continue partnering with the private sector to make it faster and easier to build highways, transit and community infrastructure, while supporting a more resilient and competitive economy.”
Source: Link2Build
The City of Mississauga has tapped Stantec to lead detailed the design and contract administration on the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit Mississauga East Corridor.
With more than seven kilometres of bus rapid transit (BRT) and eight stops, the project has an estimated budget of $580 million, which includes design and construction, land acquisition, and additional regional utility upgrades to be coordinated to increase construction efficiency.
“The Dundas BRT will provide direct connections to urban light rail and the wider regional transit network, connecting mobility hubs and enhancing transit services locally and regionally,” said Susan Walter, Stantec’s executive vice president of Infrastructure. “BRT solutions are a growing trend across North America, and we are excited to provide our expertise and support the City of Mississauga.”
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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