What’s a Dedicated Locator?
A Dedicated Locator (DL) enhances the efficiency of the locates process by having a single locate service provider (Dedicated Locate Service Provider, DLSP) contracted by the Project Owner to locate all underground infrastructure on a project. It is paving the way for large-scale and long-term projects to have continual delivery of locates when and where they are needed.
Who Are The Parties Involved In Dedicated Locator
Project Owners
The owner of the Dedicated Locator project. Selects the DLSP and submits the Dedicated Locator Notice or Regional Request Notice to Ontario Dig Authority.
Excavators
The proponent working for the Project Owner to perform the excavation.
Dedicated Locate Service Providers (DLSPs)
The Dedicated Locate Service Provider that has been put forth by the Project Owner as the DLSP for the project.
Learn More about Projects Under DL
DL for Infrastructure Owners
Underground Infrastructure Owners are responsible for responding to the DL Notice regarding their infrastructure that is affected within the project limits.
Request Policy
The Policy details requirements and the steps of request process.
Dedicated Locator Case Studies
Explore how the Dedicated Locator model has been used to support large-scale and complex infrastructure projects across Ontario.
Contact the Dedicated Locator Team
If you have any questions or concerns about Dedicated Locator please reach out to our DL team.
Dedicated Locator Map Zones
Discover the DL zones in Ontario.