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Events
August 22-23, 2024 Georgian College, Barrie FINAL ROLL CALL FOR LOCATOR / EXCAVATOR COMPETITORS
*Competitor Registrations received after August 6 are not guaranteed their shirt size* **Registration closes on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14**
LOCATORS! REGISTER TODAY TO SECURE YOUR FIRST CHOICE UTILITY! Gas - 2 Spots remaining Power - 6 Spots remaining Telecom - 4 Spots Remaining Water - 6 Spots Remaining We are still looking for Excavators for this year's competition. Click to REGISTER
SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS EVENT IS STILL AVAILABLE!
DIG SAFE EXCAVATOR BREAKFASTS! (formally Geographic Council Meetings)
Registration will open soon! SAVE THE DATES! 2025 ORCGA DAMAGE PREVENTION SYMPOSIUM February 11-13, 2025 Downtown Westin, Ottawa SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITOR BOOTHS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON! Please e-mail rebecca@orcga.com to be added to our e-mail list. 
Education
 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.
Developed by the ORCGA in consultation with numerous subject matter experts and corporate training experts Flint Learning Solutions, this training is based on the latest research and resources on excavation best practices, legislation and standards. It provides instruction on the fundamentals of compliance, planning and design, notification service, locating and marking, and excavation The SET is an interactive four-hour technical/theory course.
DIRT Reporting
Industry News
The Government of Ontario to invest up to 260 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream to tackle the labour shortage and bring more high-paying jobs to Ontario communities.
The Government of Ontario and Enbridge Gas announced the beginning of construction on the Panhandle Regional Expansion Project. This project will lead to the construction of new pipeline to parallel the existing one and increase the capacity of Enbridge's Panhandle Transmission System. LEARN MORE The Government of Ontario is working on a new interchange at Highway 400 and Simcoe County Road 88 and a new Highway 400 lane that will connect to the future Bradford Bypass. "Our government is delivering on its promise to build the Bradford Bypass, expand our highway network and get people where they need to go," said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. The City of Mississauga is crediting its storm water infrastructure for protecting residents and area against the impacts of a major storm earlier this month. 
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