Before you dig: what you need to know about landscaping and line locates
Spring has arrived and many people across Saskatchewan are getting ready to start yard and landscaping projects. Whether you’re building a fence, planting trees, or adding a deck, it’s important to take one key step before you dig: request a line locate. In 2025, landscaping projects were among the leading causes of underground line hits for homeowners and landowners. Incidents most often involved larger equipment, such as excavators and backhoes, but hand tools also caused damage. “Any project that disturbs the ground requires a line locate,” says Sheena Nabozniak, SaskEnergy’s Manager of...
… trees, or adding a deck, it’s important to take one key step before you dig: request a line locate. In 2025, … lines may be shallower than expected, especially in older areas or where the ground level has changed over time. You …