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Protecting the Pipeline: Two Common Ground Disturbance Activities

Apr. 2, 2024

If you live or work near our pipelines, it’s important to call or click before you dig to avoid damaging buried utilities and ensure your safety. 

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Trans Mountain Successfully Completes Pipe Pullback for Mountain 3 HDD

Apr. 3, 2024

On March 29, 2024, Trans Mountain successfully completed the pipe pullback for the Mountain 3 Horizontal Directional Drill in the Fraser Valley between Hope and Chilliwack, BC. 

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Thank you, BC Interior

Apr. 2, 2024

Trans Mountain values the relationships it has built with communities along the pipeline corridor over its more than 70-year history. Thank you to BC Interior region for your patience during construct 

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Thank you, Yellowhead Region

May 17, 2023

Two hundred and eighty-five kilometres of pipeline construction is now complete in Yellowhead County from Spruce Grove to Hinton.

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Protecting Birds During Construction

Jun. 1, 2021

To understand the significant efforts undertaken and regulations that Trans Mountain adheres to, we spoke with a few of our experienced environmental inspectors.

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What You Need to Know: Spring Breakup

Mar. 24, 2021

​Spring breakup is the time of year when construction slows down or halts in some areas due to the melting snow and frost that causes the ground to become soft and muddy.

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Winter Construction Look Ahead

Nov. 19, 2020

During the winter months especially, construction projects can become more difficult for a variety of reasons, primarily to adapt to winter weather conditions.

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Project Update: Construction in Yellowhead

Aug. 27, 2020

Construction in the Yellowhead region of Alberta includes work at pump stations, pipeline construction and trenchless crossings using horizontal directional drilling (HDD).

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Project Update: Construction Progressing in Alberta

Apr. 9, 2020

Currently, there are active sites at all phases of pipeline construction as well as work underway on a number of trenchless crossings.

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Backgrounder: Trans Mountain Expansion Project Construction Accelerating

Feb. 7, 2020

The in-service date is expected to be December 2022.

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Update: Construction Underway in Yellowhead

Jan. 16, 2020

Construction activities are ramping up in Alberta, with work now underway in Yellowhead. This section of the route includes four pump stations and about 285 kilometres of pipeline construction.

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Meet Backwoods Energy Services

Jan. 16, 2020

Backwoods Energy Services is the largest Indigenous-owned business in northwestern Alberta. The company has worked with Trans Mountain since 2014 and is currently working on the Expansion Project.

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Update: Work Underway Across Alberta

Dec. 12, 2019

Construction’s underway in Alberta, including pipe transport, stringing and assembling in Greater Edmonton, right-of-way preparation in Yellowhead, work at Edmonton Terminal and two pump stations.

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Construction by Spread: What’s Happening in Your Area

Aug. 29, 2019

​A large pipeline project like the Trans Mountain Expansion Project is typically is broken into manageable lengths called “spreads.” Our Project is divided into nine spreads of pipeline construction.

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Update: Temporary Sites and Safe Shutdown Activities

Dec. 20, 2018

As communicated to the National Energy Board on December 17, 2018, Trans Mountain is winding down in-field construction activities in a safe, secure and environmentally appropriate manner.

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Update: Contractors for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project

Aug. 22, 2018

Trans Mountain has selected seven contractors to lead construction of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, which includes work on 980 kilometres of pipeline and all associated facilities.

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Good Relationships with Landowners a Priority

Mar. 15, 2018

We place a high a priority on developing and maintaining good relationships with landowners along the pipeline right-of-way. As a result, 95% of landowners have consented to the detailed route.

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Meet WorleyParsons, provider of construction monitoring and inspection for pipelines construction on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project

Feb. 15, 2018

WorleyParsons brings decades of experience in Canada and internationally to its role as provider of construction management and inspection in support of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

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Meet Stantec: Provider of Construction Management and Inspection for Facilities and Reactivation on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project

Dec. 21, 2017

Stantec brings extensive experience with pipeline and terminal construction, and commitments to community service and safety to its role as provider of construction management and inspection.

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Environmental Protection Plans: Mitigation a Part of Construction

Aug. 23, 2017

The plans detail the actions required to ensure protection of land, plants, wildlife, fish and the marine environment in all phases of the Project.

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Getting ready for construction: Worker Accommodation

Aug. 16, 2017

We're engaging with local communities and businesses to ensure non-local workers have a place to live while they’re working — either temporary camps or a mix of commercial and rental accommodation.

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Getting Ready for Construction: Worksite Preparation

Aug. 10, 2017

Preparations for construction include establishment of worker camps, temporary construction sites, staging areas and access roads along the right-of-way.

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Getting Ready for Construction: Right-of-Way Preparation

Aug. 3, 2017

One of the first activities in preparation for construction work is removal of trees and vegetation in areas along the pipeline, at temporary worksites and at facilities.

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