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...
… were among the leading causes of underground line hits for homeowners and landowners. Incidents most often involved … pressure of the line Natural gas service outages for nearby homes or businesses Costly repairs and surcharges if a … or landscaping beds Gardens, ponds, or water features Driveways, parking pads, or culverts Some above ground structures …