Trans Mountain expects it will receive clearance of all other outstanding regulatory approvals and permits for the remaining construction areas
August 21st, 2019: Trans Mountain has issued ‘Notice to Proceed’
directives to some of its prime construction contractors triggering
mobilization of the initial workforce necessary to build the Trans Mountain
Expansion Project. The directives give the contractors 30 days to mobilize
equipment and commence the process of hiring workers, procuring goods and
services, and developing detailed construction work plans.
Construction work will soon begin in
communities along the route, including along the right-of-way in Alberta
between Edmonton and Edson, and in the Greater Edmonton area. This
includes an immediate return to work at Burnaby Terminal and on land at
Westridge Marine Terminal. Specific start dates in the remaining
construction areas are subject to final regulatory approvals and permits.
“I am pleased to announce another
significant milestone for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project with the commencement
of construction activities and the issuance of the notice to some contractors
to begin mobilizing equipment and crews in select areas in August and September
2019”.
“With the first wave of regulatory approvals
complete, we are confident that we have a path forward by which the Expansion
Project construction can commence,” says Ian Anderson, President and CEO of
Trans Mountain Corporation.
Over the coming months Trans Mountain expects
it will receive clearance of all other outstanding regulatory approvals and
permits for the remaining construction areas. The timelines for approval of all
outstanding regulatory matters could have an impact on Project costs, schedules
and final in-service dates; however, if approvals are received as anticipated,
the Trans Mountain Expansion Project will be in-service by mid-2022.
Trans Mountain remains committed to
prioritizing and maximizing Indigenous, local and regional hiring to the
greatest extent possible. Hiring by prime contractors is underway, with
approximately 4,200 workers expected to be employed in various communities
along the corridor in the fourth quarter of 2019.
“Over the coming months, we will continue
our engagement with Indigenous communities along the
construction corridor,” added Anderson.
“We are committed to ensuring the Project
incorporates all appropriate measures to protect the cultural, environmental
and local Indigenous interests in the lands and waters through construction and
into operation.”
“Clearly this Project has been subjected
to numerous delays and setbacks over the past several years. With today’s
announcement on the commencement of construction, I firmly believe that we are
finally able to start delivering the significant national and regional benefits
we have always committed to,” adds Anderson.
Trans Mountain will continue to provide
updates on its construction activities as the Project proceeds.
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