To support the installation of two new electric-powered compressor units at the existing Eagle Mountain compressor station in Coquitlam, as well as the new electric substation and 950 metres of new power lines in Eagle Mountain Park, we’ll commence brush and tree clearing activities in advance of construction.Beginning Monday September 16, nearby residents and recreational users may notice increased work in the area. Additionally:The work will happen in an area near the BC Hydro Meridian Substation, extending northwest toward FortisBC’s existing Eagle Mountain Compressor Station in Coquitlam.Work will take place between 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, as well Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. To reduce inconvenience, the majority of work will be from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.This work is expected to continue through to late November.There will be intermittent road and/or trail closures in the Eagle Mountain Park area, as required. We will use advance notice signboards as early as feasible to inform nearby residents and recreational users before implementing the closures.As a result of this activity, the community may see more trucks on the road starting late October.We appreciate the community’s patience as we safely work to complete these activities.Overall, construction in Coquitlam will include three kilometres of new gas pipeline northwest of Westwood Plateau and the installation of two new electric-powered compressor units at our existing Eagle Mountain Compressor Station. To support the new compressor units, we’ll build a new substation in Eagle Mountain Park that will connect back to our compressor station through approximately 950 metres of new power lines.If you have any questions about this work, we encourage you to reach out to the FortisBC team at [email protected] or call 1-855-380-5784. You can also sign up for our email newsletter for the latest on construction activities.

As part of our ongoing maintenance to the Mamquam Forest Service Road in Squamish, we’re preparing to apply a suppressant to control dust.The week of August 26, nearby residents, and recreational users may notice crews working on the road. Additionally: The work will happen along an approximately 7 kilometre stretch of the Mamquam Forest Service Road, between kilometre 0 to 6.9.The area will be managed by traffic control and there will likely be single lane alternating traffic to allow the product to settle.We appreciate the community’s patience as we safely work to complete these activities.

In preparation for construction of the new gas pipeline along Finch Drive and Industrial Way, crews will be undertaking activities to help identify the location of existing underground utilities. This work is anticipated to occur from mid-August into September, and will include the following:surveyingoverhead wire flaggingelectronic roadway scanningaccessing manholesusing water pressure (hydrovac) to identify existing underground utilitiesgroundwater samplingDuring these activities, single-lane alternating traffic will be in effect along Finch Drive and Industrial Way.Access to residences and businesses will be maintained, unless previously communicated. There will also be increased noise levels during this work.We believe in working with the community to reduce impacts. We’ve developed a detailed traffic management plan, including traffic control signage and flaggers to keep traffic flowing safely. We’ve also informed nearby local residents and businesses about this work to support their road-use planning.Construction of the new gas pipeline in the area is tentatively planned for later in 2024, or 2025.We thank the public for their patience as we complete these activities safely, and as quickly as possible.