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. 

To support the installation of three kilometres of new gas pipeline in Coquitlam, we’ll commence drilling and hammering activities to break apart hard sections of rock and to level the ground in advance of excavation.Beginning Thursday, July 25, nearby residents and recreational users may notice increased noise and vibrations from this work. Additionally:The work will happen along FortisBC’s right of way, extending roughly 1.2km northward from the Eagle Mountain Compressor Station in Coquitlam. Work will continue from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday. To reduce inconvenience, the drilling and hammering activities will generally be from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.  This work is expected to continue through to September, and we anticipate additional related work starting mid-August, including blasting activities to assist with breaking sections of hard rock.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.