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Events
THANK YOU for attending the 2024 ORCGA Annual Golf Tournament at The Club at Bond Head. on Wednesday June 19, 2024.
This year's sold-out tournament was a huge success with over 300 golfers in attendance. Check out the winners list as well at the days photos HERE THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR TOURNAMENT SPONSORS! Your support is greatly appreciated
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PRIZING SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT TO OUR PRIZE POOL! August 22-23, 2024 Georgian College, Barrie
We are happy to announce the Excavator Challenge has now been confirmed! Click LEARN MORE & REGISTER
We are still looking for volunteers to help run this exciting event. Register to VOLUNTEER today!
Our Fall 2024 in-person meetings throughout the province begin late October and run until end of November.. More information to come! 
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.
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Industry News
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In a newly released report, A Jump Start: Providing Infrastructure for More Housing, the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) is proposing four new approaches to investigating the billions of dollars needed to build supporting infrastructure to advance millions of homes across the country.
The City of Windsor is pushing ahead with the thrid phase of work on its Lauzon Parkway Sewer and Road Rehabilitation project. 
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