FortisBC has filed an Environmental Assessment (EA) Application with the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (BC EAO) for Tilbury Phase 2 LNG Expansion Project. Located within the existing Tilbury LNG facility footprint and on the lands, waters, and territories of Indigenous rights holders, the project serves two key purposes:To ensure that our current Lower Mainland customers and anticipated population growth continue to have reliable energy with the construction of a new LNG storage tank and,To serve emerging markets for LNG as a lower-carbon fuel such as for marine fueling with the construction of additional liquefaction capacity. Tilbury already produces LNG that is among the lowest carbon-intensity in the world and in accordance with Provincial regulations, the Project will be net-zero once in operation.In 2022, the Musqueam Indian Band (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm) and FortisBC signed an agreement, that has both parties working in close collaboration with the shared goal of developing a world-leading LNG facility.The Tilbury Phase 2 LNG Expansion Project has entered a 180-day Review period led by the B.C., EAO. During this time, there is a 45-day public comment period where the public is invited to learn more about the project and participate in both in-person and virtual information sessions.  For details on how to participate in the environmental assessment process, visit the BC EAO website.

Starting the week of November 25, crews will return to Finch Drive to carry out pre-construction activities to help further identify the location of existing underground utilities.This work is anticipated to last about one week and will include the following:surveyingelectronic roadway scanningusing water pressure (hydrovac) to identify existing underground utilitiesDuring these activities, single-lane alternating traffic will be in effect along Finch Drive, east of Highway 99. Work will take place between 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, and if required, Saturday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.Access to residences and businesses will be maintained. There will be increased noise levels during this work. We’ve developed a detailed traffic management plan, including traffic control signage and flaggers to keep traffic moving safely.Construction of the new gas pipeline in the area is tentatively planned for 2025.We thank the public for their patience as we complete these activities.

Construction continues to advance on the Eagle Mountain – Woodfibre Gas Pipeline Project in Squamish.As an update on the tunnel component of the project, our contractor is investigating site conditions across from the BC Rail site near Government Road.  As a result, tunneling is currently paused as our contractor stabilizes the ground ahead of the tunnel boring machine to enable crews to carry out an inspection. We have been working closely with our regulators to confirm how we can progress the work in compliance with our regulatory approvals.We are currently approximately 200 metres away from the Skwelwil’em Squamish Estuary and Wildlife Management Area— approximately the length of two football fields.The use of an underground tunnel for this portion of the pipeline work was borne out of local Indigenous community input to protect the Skwelwil’em Squamish Estuary. A condition of approval by both Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the BC Environmental Assessment Office is that there will be no surface impacts to the Skwelwil’em Squamish Estuary.We are currently working with Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw to ensure our conditions continue to be met before tunneling resumes.