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Dig Safe

A display for homeowners that demonstrates the possible damage that can be caused by digging without locates.
Apr 1, 2025

Landscape Ontario and Ontario One Call team up to spread "Click Before You Dig" message

Despite it being the law, many people do not request locates, putting lives at risk and leading to costly damage across the province.
Jun 29, 2022

Milton mayor proclaims April as Dig Safe Month

Mayor Gordon Krantz officially proclaimed April 2022 as Dig Safe Month in the town of Milton, and encouraged support of the safety awareness campaign.
Dig Safe Month educates both homeowners and contractors on safe excavaction practices.
Apr 6, 2021

Support Dig Safe month

Dig Safe Month is designed to coincide with the unofficial start of spring digging season and to serve as a reminder to contractors and homeowners that they need to call or click before they start digging.
Apr 6, 2021

Spring means digging

Some things you can do to assist damage prevention efforts.
Apr 3, 2020

2019 was a turnaround year for utility hits

The total number of underground utility hits in the province of Ontario were down from 5,371 in 2018 to 4,934 in 2019.
The Dig Safe flag was hoisted at Milton Town Hall on May 1.
Jun 15, 2019

Milton mayor hoists the Dig Safe flag

Event helps to promote Dig Safe Month for 2019.
Apr 1, 2019

Educating homeowners at Canada Blooms

Feature garden display helps to reduce the number of underground utility hits.
The annual Damage Prevention Symposium includes training, education and social events.
Jan 7, 2019

A review of 2018 activities

A summary of efforts put forth by the ORCGA in 2018.
Jul 15, 2018

Utility hits going up, what’s wrong?

A major reduction is needed in the number of utility hits.
Milton Mayor Gord Krantz (centre), prepares to raise the Dig Safe flag with ORCGA President and CEO, Douglas Lapp (right), and Terry Murphy.
Jun 15, 2018

Milton mayor proclaims Dig Safe Month

Dig Safe flag raised at LO's home office in Milton.
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