b'LOCATESTIMELINES FOR CHANGE submissions, Ontario One Call is close to launching its Late locates is an immediate issue that demandsPLAC training program. immediate responses. Knowing this, Ontario One Call and its industry stakeholders are making progress onIf theres one prevailing theme that came out of the several of the solutions mentioned, albeit with expectedsymposium, its that Ontario One Call is listening and delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. more importantlytaking action. But while Ontario One Call has a central role in the forthcoming reforms, For one, Ontario One Call is planning for industrySimpson insists that true and sustainable change relies on consultation and is already starting the process ofefforts from all fronts: If there is one message I want sewer revising its bylaws. As well, some utilities and munici- and watermain stakeholders to hear, its stay true to the palities have already agreed to extend the locate validityprocess. Take part in these initiatives and be a good player. period from 30 days to 60 days. As for alleviatingBecause once we get everyone on the same page and acting pressure points and enhancing the quality of locatein good faith, thats when we will solve late locates. H 2 OSWCASpring 2020 25'