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Underground Structures (UGS)
Responsibilities of the Underground Structures Branch include:
- Underground infrastructure alignment approval;
- Underground infrastructure information provision;
- Utility coordination;
- Underground structures database acquisition;
- Records management;
- Composite construction database;
- Reviewing/updating alignment standards;
- Provides support to Underground Structures Committee.
What is an "underground structure?"
An underground structure is a facility or structure including pipes, wires, mains, sewers, ducts, conduit and related equipment, in, on, over, under, along or across streets rights-of-way, which from time to time require repair, extension, or replacement.
AWPA Uniform Color Code for Marking Underground Facilities:
Underground facilities shall be marked in accordance with the following designated color code:
Proposed Excavation |
White: Pre-marking of the outer limits of the proposed excavation or marking the centerline and width of proposed lineal installations of buried facilities. |
Temp Survey Markings |
Pink: Temporary Survey Markings. |
Electric |
Red: Electric power lines, cables or conduit, and lighting cables. |
Gas - Oil - Steam |
Yellow: Gas, oil, steam, petroleum, or other hazardous liquid or gaseous materials. |
Communication CATV |
Orange: Communications, cable TV, alarm or signal lines, cables or conduits. |
Water |
Blue: Water, irrigation, and slurry lines. |
Reclaimed Water
|
Purple: Slurry and reclaimed. |
Sewer |
Green: Sewers, drainage facilities or other drain lines. |
Service Fees:
The fee for service rate charged to users is $140.00 per hour.
Contact:
Underground Structures Approval:
Phone: 204-986-2748
Email: ugsapproval@winnipeg.ca
Information Request:
Phone: 204-986-6401
Email: ugsinforequest@winnipeg.ca
Last update:
January 17, 2024