In order to create the space and access needed for our contractors to build the Eagle Mountain – Woodfibre Gas Pipeline (EGP) Project, crews are undertaking vegetation and tree clearing along our new right of way northeast of Valleycliffe.Nearby residents and recreational users may notice increased work in the area. Vegetation and tree clearing, along with other early site preparation activities such as grading and blasting, are anticipated to continue throughout the fall along roughly three kilometres of our new right of way.Work will generally occur between 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. SaturdaysThere are trail closures in this area, including Pipe Trail and OMT. Please see the map below for more detailsTraffic delays on the nearby Forest Service Roads may occur, to accommodate large trucks and will be monitored by traffic control personnelWe’ve been in touch with nearby residents and local recreational user groups to help bring awareness to this work and inform their trail-use planning. For safety and awareness, we have also posted trail closure signage and will have spotters along key trails and access points. The pipeline route and trails in the area will remain closed at all times, including Sundays, to maintain public safety. We will reopen impacted trails when it’s safe to do so.Construction of the new natural gas pipeline in the Squamish area is expected to begin later in 2025 or early in 2026.We appreciate your patience as we work to complete these activities. If you have any questions or concerns, or if you would like more information about the project, please contact the FortisBC team at [email protected] or 1-855-380-5784. You can also sign up for our email newsletter for the latest on construction activities.

We are advancing construction on the Eagle Mountain – Woodfibre Gas Pipeline Project in Coquitlam’s Eagle Mountain area.One key component of the project is building a new electric substation that will power two new electric compressor units at our existing Eagle Mountain Compressor Station. Crews have finished constructing the substation’s foundation and are now ready for the next scope of work.On September 11, our contractors will be transporting a prefabricated substation by truck from the Fraser Valley to Eagle Mountain Park.The truck is expected to travel through Coquitlam on September 11 between 12 a.m. – 5 a.m. It will be using a route approved by the City of Coquitlam including Lougheed Highway, Barnet Highway, Johnson Street, Panorama Drive and Eagle Mountain Drive. The route is highlighted in yellow on the map below. Residents in the area may notice increased noise and light. Parking will be restricted near the intersection of Panorama Drive and Parkway Boulevard.The empty truck is expected to travel the same route in reverse on September 12 between 12 a.m. – 5 a.m.Traffic delays may be required to accommodate the oversized truck. We will install signage, and the area will be monitored by traffic control personnel. We recognize the disruption this may cause, and we will make efforts to reduce traffic impacts to the extent possible. Access to residences and businesses will be maintained, unless previously communicated.Thank you for your patience, as we complete this work safely, and as quickly as possible. Please avoid parking in restricted areas during this period.  

To create the work area needed for our upcoming pipeline installation, our crews are progressing early construction activities further along the new right of way in the Squamish area.Starting the week of September 8 crews will be conducting several blasts on private property southeast of Finch Drive. This work is in support of Atlantic Power’s powerline relocation within the private property to create the space required for future pipeline construction. Controlled blasting is a standard construction method used to safely break apart rock to prepare for gas pipeline construction. FortisBC has been conducting blasting activities in the nearby area for several months now.The blasts will occur between the hours of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday.This work is anticipated to take approximately one to two weeks.To maintain safety, the temporary closure of the northern Connector Trail and a small section of four nearby trails will remain in place. For safety and awareness, we will be posting trail closure signage and will have spotters positioned along key trails and access points.Similar activities are anticipated to continue southeast along the new right of way as construction continues into 2025.We’ve notified local recreational groups to help bring awareness to this work and inform their trail-use planning. For safety, we ask that the public please avoid entering restricted areas during this period. We appreciate your patience as we safely complete these activities