NEW FEATURE: Multi-Dig-Site Mapping

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Please note: Improvements to BC 1 Call locate request software are planned to launch in February 2026.

Upcoming improvements include a new feature: Multi-Dig-Site Mapping. Excavators will have the option to draw up to ten individual ground disturbance locations on a single locate request ticket.

How It Works

Tickets will continue to follow the current minimum and maximum allowable sizes for each ticket type. Project tickets, Large Project tickets, and Planning & Design tickets can include up to 10 individual ground disturbance locations within that ticket type’s allowable size.

For example, all ground disturbance locations on a Project ticket in an urban area must be inside an area of at least 1,000 square metres and cannot exceed a total area of 60,000 square metres.

When submitting a locate request, start by drawing your first ground disturbance location on the map. This location is tagged as #1 and the size of the drawn area is listed beside the map. Next, draw your second ground disturbance location. This location is tagged as #2 and the size is added beside the map. Continue until all locations (up to 10) are indicated on the map.

Each individual ground disturbance location must be a minimum of 10 square metres.

The Total Area covered by all ground disturbance locations must adhere to the size restrictions for that ticket type. While you are drawing your locations, the Total Area is indicated in blue so you know when you are approaching the maximum allowable size.

In this example, all four ground disturbance locations cover a total area of 6,259 square metres, which falls within the parameters of a Project ticket.

Note: The blue area on the map is a reference tool, used when submitting a locate request. It is not transmitted on the outbound ticket.

Benefits of Multi-Dig-Site Mapping

Submitting a locate request with precise ground disturbance locations helps facility owners and locators understand the scope of your work area and the impact your work will have on their facilities. This can facilitate locate responses and reduce requests for additional site details / information.

Current Locate Request: all dig sites on one map

Coming in February 2026: Locate request with multi-dig-sites on one map

Learn More

Information about the upcoming system changes is posted on the Before You Dig Partners website. Additional details will be added to the website and sent to you via email throughout the coming months.

For more information or questions, please email BC 1 Call: info@bc1c.ca