CGAlert - Week of Jan. 13, 2025

Top Stories

• Additional $250 million funding secured for Arkansas Valley Conduit water pipeline construction [Underground Infrastructure]
• Data shows 70% decline in trench-related worker fatalities [Dig Different]
• 9 U.S. electric power sector issues to watch in 2025 [Utility Dive]

Communications

• 2025 VIRTUAL COMMITTEE MEETINGS: Join us Feb. 3-7 as we meet to establish our 2025 priorities and chart the path forward for damage prevention [CGA email]
• DIRT WEBINAR: CGA staff will provide a member-exclusive live webinar on Jan. 22 at 1 p.m. ET to help guide you through 2024 data submissions [CGA email]
• EXCAVATOR CURRICULUM: The first 12 modules of CGA’s Excavator Damage Prevention Education Curriculum are now available [CGA email]?
• REGISTER FOR #CGAEXPO: Join us in Orlando April 7-10 to celebrate 25 years of CGA at the 2025 Conference and Expo [Register today]

Grassroots

• Colorado transportation, water infrastructure projects receive federal funding [Colorado Newsline]
• Federal money coming to Nevada for water infrastructure [Las Vegas Sun]
• Missouri Congressman signs bill to increase rural broadband access [KCTV-TV]

Awareness

• Asking Eric: My husband says I’m not to report our neighbors [East Bay Times]
• Identifying a proposed excavation site: White lining versus requesting an onsite meeting [ACTS]
• ‘Call before you dig', Sarawak Energy reminds contractors following power outage in Kuching [Dayak Daily]
• PPL demonstrates electrical safety at farm show [Times News Online]