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hosting The ORGCA Locate Rodeo and Excavator Going forward, the ORGCA will continuing Damage

Challenge. This unique event puts the spotlight on Prevention momentum by initiating a task force
Locators who are on the front lines of the Damage that will look into the contentious Late Utility

Prevention Industry and helps to promote the Locate issue that has been affecting construction
significance of their role in the excavating industry. sites across Ontario. Late Locates are a result of

The locators come together and demonstrate complex interdependencies, multiple stakeholders

their expertise and superior locating skills in a and varying factors like crowded underground
competitive and friendly environment. The spotlight infrastructure, a limited right-of-way space and

also shines brightly on Excavator Operators, as well. high locate volumes in a compressed construction

The Excavator Challenge event complements the season. The ORCGA invites stakeholders to voice
Locate Rodeo with a skills competition from “the their concerns at upcoming chapter meetings

other side of the shovel”. The ORCGA welcomed happening throughout the province.

operators from municipalities, infrastructure owners www.orcga.com
and utility contractors.

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