Aug 15, 2012
Bill 8 officially becomes law
It is expected that it will be in effect within the next 12 months.
Jul 15, 2012
Bill to establish one-call centre passes
Bill 8, known as the Ontario Underground Infrastructure Notification System Act, 2012, is now law.
Jun 15, 2012
Underground hits down significantly
Underground hits in a category called “Green Industry” by the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA) are down some six per cent in 2011 from the previous year.
Mar 15, 2012
Are you helping yourself avoid underground damage?
A wise man once said, “If you sit and do nothing, then don’t expect results.”
Feb 15, 2012
Goals for 2012
Some meaningful endeavours are possible and achievable for the landscape industry in 2012, with respect to the underground and the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA).
Dec 15, 2011
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 to lack of locates is constant.
Nov 15, 2011
Reducing utility hits
Last year the landscape industry reduced underground utility hits by 36 per cent.
Oct 15, 2011
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 urgent need for mandatory One Call legislation in Ontario.