Trans Mountain crews worked through the night on Burnaby Mountain to establish a safe work area and have started to prepare the site for geotechnical work at one of the test-hole locations.
Removal of Property In communication with the RCMP, property of the protestors in the area was respectfully removed and relocated away from the work site. Kinder Morgan crews have brought in equipment and other resources needed to set up the safe working areas; this includes lights and fencing. The test-hole equipment is also on site and is in the process of being set up.
Trans Mountain supports the right to peacefully protest and believes individuals can express their views in the lawful assembly area, which is near one of the work sites, while allowing our workers to continue working safely.
Field Studies Drilling work is expected to commence soon, which requires drilling two six-inch test-holes, approximately 250 metres in depth. The work will be conducted 24 hours per day for 10 to 12 days. When the studies are undertaken, Trans Mountain is committed to minimizing any impacts and restoring, or compensating, for any disturbance to Burnaby Mountain.
Ultimately, if the Project is approved, there will be no surface disturbance on Burnaby Mountain because the tunnel, at its deepest point, will be approximately 160 metres below surface. The tunnel option through Burnaby Mountain is a result of consultation with the community, their request to see the existing pipeline rerouted, and our objective to minimize disruptions to landowners, neighbours and road users.