Bill 8 officially becomes law
It is expected that it will be in effect within the next 12 months.
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Bill to establish one-call centre passes
Bill 8, known as the Ontario Underground Infrastructure Notification System Act, 2012, is now law.
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Underground hits down significantly
Underground hits in a category called “Green Industry” by the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA) are down some six...
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Are you helping yourself avoid underground damage?
A wise man once said, “If you sit and do nothing, then don’t expect results.”
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Goals for 2012
Some meaningful endeavours are possible and achievable for the landscape industry in 2012, with respect to the underground and the...
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What the experts are saying
The number of gas line hits by landscapers is on the decline, but more significantly, the number of hits due...
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Reducing utility hits
Last year the landscape industry reduced underground utility hits by 36 per cent.
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Time to raise awareness to bring in One Call legislation
ORCGA is launching a new advocacy website to help raise awareness among Ontarians and Ontario provincial election candidates of the...
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Safe excavation update
This will give you an update on the issues within the underground industry over the last 12 months.
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Review your underground excavation plans
Each spring always check and service all your equipment before starting up your landscape operation.
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Landscape sector reduces utility hits
The landscape sector registered an amazing statistic, by going from 542 hits in 2009 all the way down to 360...
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Landscape sector reduces utility hits
The landscape sector registered an amazing statistic, by going from 542 hits in 2009 all the way down to 360...
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