What’s a dedicated locator?
A Dedicated Locator 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 should use a dedicated locator?
Dedicated Locator services are ideal for:
- Complex infrastructure builds
- Multi-phase construction projects
- Linear infrastructure (pipelines, telecom, transit corridors)
- Long-term excavation or utility work
If your project involves multiple locates across a large site or over a long period, a Dedicated Locator can save time and improve safety.
Benefits of a Dedicated Locator
Improves productivity
Allows your crew to work without being held up
enhances flexibility
Accommodate delays or conflicts that require changes to project timelines or scope
Reduces downtime
Locates are completed under the direction of one Project Owner
Mediation platform
Solve unanticipated issues that arise within a project or region
Prevents damange
Promotes safer excavation practices
Independent locate stream
Remove your locates from the regular pool of residential locate requests
Gain more control
Get locates when, where, and as often as your project requires
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Dedicated Locator Request Process
Step 1
The Project Owner submits a 90 Days Notice or Regional Request Notice to Ontario One Call and selects an approved Dedicated Locator Service Provider (DLSP).
Step 2
Ontario One Call identifies Buried Infrastructure Owners (Members) in the vicinity of the project or Region.
Step 3
The Members provide the DLSP with the infrastructure records/mapping within 10 business days.
Step 4
The DLSP has to complete the locate within 10 business days.
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Who Are The Parties Involved In Dedicated Locators?
Project Owners
The owner of the Dedicated Locator project. Selects the DLSP and submits the 90 Day Notice or Regional Request Notice to Ontario One Call.
Infrastructure Owners (Members)
Underground infrastructure owners.
Any affected utilities within the project scope.
Excavators
The proponent working for the project owner to perform the excavation.
Dedicated Locate Service Providers (DLSP)
The Dedicated Locate Service Provider that has been chosen by the Project Owner as the DLSP for the project.
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