Stay Safe and Smart When You Dig in the Park illinois1call

Julie Before You Dig28 May, 2025Business

Whether you're organizing a community garden, installing new signage, or improving recreational areas, digging in the park is a rewarding way to enhance public spaces. But before you begin any type of excavation project, there’s a critical step that must come first—contacting JULIE (Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators). Public parks often have underground utilities like water, gas, electric, and communication lines. Accidentally hitting one of these lines can be dangerous and disruptive. In Illinois, it's the law to contact JULIE at least two business days before you dig, even in public spaces.