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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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Supporting Communities Through BC Floods

Nov. 24, 2021

In addition to the restart efforts, our teams on the ground are helping communities with transportation, fuel, food and water, supplying necessary equipment, and re-establishing road access.

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Update: Wildfires in British Columbia

Aug. 19, 2021

​As the wildfire situation in British Columbia continues, the Trans Mountain Pipeline and our facilities remain operational and work continues on the Expansion Project where it can be carried out...

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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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Digging Deep into Safe Digging Month

Apr. 1, 2021

April is Safe Digging Month, an important industry-wide initiative to raise awareness about safe digging practices that can improve personal safety and reduce damage to underground infrastructure.

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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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Kingsvale Electricity Transmission Line Successfully Energized

Sep. 14, 2020

On August 31, 2020, the Kingsvale Electricity Transmission line, located south of Merritt in the Nicola Valley, British Columbia, was successfully energized.

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Trans Mountain Sponsors the Outland Youth Employment Program

Feb. 13, 2020

OYEP is a local, community-driven based learning initiative that works toward equity and opportunity for Indigenous youth (ages 16-19) through land-based education, training and work opportunities.

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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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Meet Macro Spiecapag Joint Venture: Construction Contractor for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project

Oct. 17, 2019

Tackling tough terrain is a specialty for Macro Spiecapag Joint Venture, the Construction Contractor for Spread 5B of the Expansion Project from the Coquihalla Summit to near Bridal Falls, BC.

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Trans Mountain Conducts Emergency Response Exercise in Merritt

Sep. 26, 2019

We recently conducted two emergency response exercises on September 4 – 5, on the Nicola River and Nicola Lake in the Merritt area.

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Meet Surerus Murphy Joint Venture: Construction Contractor for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project

Sep. 26, 2019

Surerus Murphy Joint Venture is the pipeline contractor for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project right-of-way from Black Pines to the Coquihalla Summit in BC.

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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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Regular Pipeline Shutdowns a Key Component of Safe and Reliable Operations

Aug. 14, 2019

A total of 16 projects including two significant infrastructure upgrades were carried out along the Trans Mountain Pipeline during a planned 48-hour shutdown.

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Kamloops a Multi-purpose Hub Community for Trans Mountain

Aug. 8, 2019

Brian Jahnke, District Supervisor, Kamloops Operations, explains the unique role his district plays in pipeline operations.

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What You Need to Know in the Event of an Emergency

Jun. 13, 2019

Find out how to identify a potential pipeline emergency and what you need to do.

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Emergency Training Ensures Readiness for Fire Events

May 16, 2019

One- and two-day training exercises in BC focus on quick and effective response to potential terminal fire and wildfire events.

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Landowner Update: Respectful Relationships Are a Priority

May 2, 2019

Bob Love, manager, land and right-of-way, discusses our continued commitment to keeping landowners and occupants connected and informed.

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Business Readiness Workshops in the BC Interior

Apr. 4, 2019

In preparation for construction on the Expansion Project, Trans Mountain resumed its Business Readiness Workshops at the end of March with events held in Merritt and Kamloops.

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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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