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Public Works

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

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