{"id":6470,"date":"2016-12-21T02:52:07","date_gmt":"2016-12-21T02:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transcanadautilities.com\/?p=6470"},"modified":"2025-05-29T15:38:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T15:38:42","slug":"bill-8-solution-ontario-municipalities-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transcanadautilities.com\/mystaging02\/bill-8-solution-ontario-municipalities-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Bill 93 &#038; Modern Locating Solutions for Ontario Municipalities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"759\">With the passing of <strong data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"433\">Bill 93 (Getting Ontario Connected Act, 2022)<\/strong>, the Province of Ontario has taken a significant step toward modernizing and streamlining underground infrastructure locating. This legislation mandates that infrastructure owners \u2014 including municipalities \u2014 must ensure accurate, timely utility locates to reduce delays, avoid damages, and support efficient excavation work.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"1039\">At <strong data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"795\">TransCanada Utilities (TCU)<\/strong>, we understand the evolving demands placed on municipalities and private developers. That&#8217;s why we offer a comprehensive suite of <strong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"974\">locating and infrastructure support services<\/strong> that help our partners stay compliant, connected, and protected.\u00a0this process.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1073\"><strong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1073\">What Is Bill 93?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1227\">Bill 93 amends the <strong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1162\">Ontario Underground Infrastructure Notification System Act (UINS)<\/strong> and places increased responsibility on infrastructure owners to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1418\">\n<li data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1297\">\n<p data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1297\">Deliver utility locate responses within <strong data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1297\">standardized timeframes\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1360\">\n<p data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1360\">Support the implementation of <strong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1360\">Dedicated Locator Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1418\">\n<p data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1418\">Enhance <strong data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1418\">accountability, transparency, and reporting<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1289\">TransCanada Utilities \u2014 Your Full-Service Locating Partner<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1381\">We offer end-to-end support for all infrastructure stakeholders across Ontario, including:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1539\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1411\">Public Utility Locates<\/strong><br data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1414\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1443\">Private Utility Locates<\/strong><br data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1446\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1493\">Dedicated Locator Service Provider (DLSP)<\/strong><br data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1496\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1537\">Digital Mapping, GIS &amp; GPS Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1677\">Whether you&#8217;re managing municipal infrastructure or planning private construction, TCU delivers accurate, dependable results every time.<strong data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2743\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At TransCanada Utilities, we go beyond marking lines \u2014 we build trust, protect communities, and help infrastructure teams dig safely and stay compliant. Whether you&#8217;re managing a municipal locate program or preparing for excavation on private land, TCU is your go-to partner for all utility locating and GIS support needs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert;\" data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3046\">Request a locate today or reach out to our team for a free consultation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3046\"><strong data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3046\">\ud83d\udccd Visit: <a class=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.transcanadautilities.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3431\" data-end=\"3498\">www.transcanadautilities.com<\/a><br data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3501\" \/>\ud83d\udce7 Email: locates@transcanadautilities.com<br data-start=\"3540\" data-end=\"3543\" \/>\ud83d\udcde Call: 1-888-647-5650<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Source: https:\/\/www.ola.org\/en\/legislative-business\/bills\/parliament-42\/session-2\/bill-93<\/p>\n<pre><\/pre>\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-6470\" data-postid=\"6470\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-6470 themify_builder themify_builder_front\">\n\n\t<\/div>\n<!-- \/themify_builder_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the passing of Bill 93 (Getting Ontario Connected Act, 2022), the Province of Ontario has taken a significant step toward modernizing and streamlining underground infrastructure locating. 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