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Danville Utilities Underground Utility Safety Roundtable
2026-04-01 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Pepsi Cola Building, 661 Craghead St., Danville, VA, 24541, United States
Danville Utilities Underground Utility Safety Roundtable | April Safe Digging Month Kickoff Event
Wednesday
April 1, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Pepsi Building
661 Craghead St.
Danville, VA 24541
Join Danville Utilities for a collaborative roundtable focused on strengthening underground utility safety and coordination in Danville and Pittsylvania County. This meeting brings together utility companies, emergency responders, public works, SCC representatives, Virginia 811, engineers, contractors, locators, public officials, and other damage prevention partners.
Discussion Topics Include:

Compliance requirements
Damage prevention best practices
Emergency response and coordination
Cross-industry collaboration
Reducing excavation-related damages

Purpose:
To improve communication, enhance regulatory understanding, and promote proactive strategies that prevent utility damages and protect critical infrastructure.
RSVP HERE: https://www.jotform.com/build/260554783614159

Broadband Coordination Roundtable - Eastern Shore
2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:00 | VA
BEAD Fiber Build Coordination Kickoff
(Accomack & Northampton, Trail’s End)
Tuesday | April 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM | Virtual
Virginia 811, hosted by the Broadband Support Specialists, is convening the first Broadband Coordination Roundtable to bring together member utilities, utility locators, and contractors on the Eastern Shore to prepare for upcoming BEAD-funded broadband projects.
As broadband expansion accelerates, early coordination is critical. This virtual meeting provides an opportunity to align stakeholders, open communication channels, reduce delays and rework, and reinforce safety and best practices. Developed with the Eastern Shore Broadband Authority, the roundtable supports smoother project execution and stronger collaboration across all participants.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Key stakeholders involved in underground utility work on the Eastern Shore — especially those who plan, coordinate, or execute projects. Participants include:

Eastern Shore of VA Broadband Authority (ESVBA)
Member utilities
Excavators and contractors
Utility locators
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
State Corporation Commission (SCC)

AGENDA:

Welcome & Purpose – Introductions, meeting objectives, and expectations
Project Context – Overview of BEAD timeline, work types, geographic focus, and key constraints
Stakeholder Perspectives – Locators, utilities, and contractors share insights and challenges
Action Items & Commitments – Assign owners, deadlines, and next steps
Open Q&A – Address questions and collaboration opportunities
Close – Recap key points, points of contact, and next coordination steps

Your participation helps ensure alignment, readiness, and safe project execution.
Join us as we coordinate first — so excavation can follow with confidence.
RSVP HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/adrs89h
Virtual meeting link coming soon — please check back for updates.
