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Events
DIG SAFE EXCAVATOR BREAKFASTS FREE TO ATTEND! (formally Geographic Council Meetings)
Space is still available for our remaining meetings in Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto Sudbury, Barrie, Hamilton/Niagara and Oshawa. Click the link below to learn more and to register!
2025 ORCGA DAMAGE PREVENTION SYMPOSIUM FEBRUARY 11-13, 2025 The Westin Downtown, Ottawa SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITOR BOOTHS NOW AVAILABLE! EVENT REGISTRATON OPENING OCTOBER 8TH, 2024! Tradeshow bookings and sponsorship are still available. Our Tradeshow will sell out! Book early to secure your spot Please e-mail rebecca@orcga.com for more information! *Must register before January 6th, 2025 to receive the early bird discount.*
Submit your abstract to rebecca@orcga.com TODAY! 
Education
DPT 1000 ORCGA Enhanced DPT Locator Training (4 weeks)
The DPT 1000 is a four-week comprehensive classroom / in-field practical training
Location: Enbridge Inc
In-field Week #2 October 14 – 18, 2024 In-field Week #3 October 21 – 25, 2024 In-class Week #4 October 28 – November 1, 2024
 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 announced legislation that would allow highways to be built faster, if passed. The Building Highways Faster Act would prioritize construction on a number of roadways. announced it is introducing legislation that would, if passed, allow the province to build highways faster. "Every minute wasted in traffic is a minute that could be spent with friends, family, and the people who matter most,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. READ MORE The Government of Ontario announced work has officially begun on the Ontario Line subway. "The Ontario Line is at the centre of our government’s nearly $70 billion plan to expand public transit across the province and today’s announcement shows we are getting it done,” said Premier Doug Ford. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and the National Capital Commission (NCC) presented three design options for the replacement of the Alexandra Bridge. "The Alexandra Bridge is a vital link in the National Capital Region that connects communities on both sides of the Ottawa River..." LEARN MORE The Government of Ontario has launched a construction evaluation for a new driver and transit tunnel beneath Highway 401. "Ontario’s gridlock problem is leaving the average Toronto-area commuter stuck in traffic for 98 hours every year, taking up precious time that would be better spent with family, friends and loved ones..." MORE INFORMATION Statistics Canada’s Core Public Infrastructure Survey includes billions of dollars in poor or very poor conditioned infrastructure. The number exceeds $350 billion, reports Statistics Canada. 
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