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August 21 st , 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 activi...

Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion will see the invest of millions of dollars to dozens of groups, organizations, municipal governments, and First Nations communities – including here in Kamloops.   And according to Kinder Morgan, there are many ways they plan to bring direct benefits to the Kamloops, and Thompson Nicola, area. Thousand and thousands of metres of pipe, needed for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, has been sitting stored in Kamloops for months In requesting information from Kinder Morgan’s media Department, on how Kamloops will be impacted, an updated version of an article from last year was sent to me. “ We will pay approximately $2.9 million in annual property taxes to the City of Kamloops for the expanded line. There will be local economic activity generated by construction of the pipeline – business for hotels, restaurants, local suppliers and contractors, and additional spending by workers in the area.  The const...