Coastal Transmission System Upgrades
We’re planning work on our natural gas system at a number of locations in the Lower Mainland as part of our Coastal Transmission System Upgrades. Similar to our Interior Transmission System Upgrades work, this project will enhance the safety and reliability of the system we use to supply natural gas to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses.
Why we’re upgrading these gas lines
Coastal Transmission System Upgrades work will enhance our ability to monitor the condition of our gas lines by allowing us to use new, advanced in-line inspection tools. These gas lines have an excellent record for both safety and reliability. The work being planned will build on our already robust inspection and maintenance activities, to make sure these lines continue to provide safe, reliable service for many decades to come.
Construction overview
We’ll be replacing sections of our gas lines, and upgrading facilities to allow us to use the new tools in our Lower Mainland transmission system. This work will largely take place on existing rights of way and FortisBC sites.
We are also planning to complete some related routine gas line maintenance as part of the project.
Construction locations
Coquitlam
Gas line work
- replace approximately 180 metres of gas line, crossing under Lougheed Highway near San Antonio Place
- replace a section of gas line within right of way east of Cape Horn Avenue
- replace a valve at Westwood Station and approximately 110 metres of gas line within right of way near David Avenue, including a crossing of David Avenue near Verbena Place
Facility work
- upgrade Cape Horn valve site on Rogers Avenue
- upgrade Coquitlam Gate Station on Spuraway Avenue
- upgrade Noons Creek Station near Forest Park Way, on the border between Port Moody and Coquitlam
Delta
Gas line work
- replace two gas line bends, each approximately 5 metres, within right of way near 72 Street and Highway 17
- replace approximately 95 metres of gas line north of the Tilbury Regulating Station and crossing under River Road
Facility work
- upgrade Tilbury Regulating Station on River Road
- modifications to the Tilbury LNG Facility, comprising extending an existing in-line inspection tool receiver and relocating a gas line within the facility
- upgrade Benson Regulating Station at the intersection of Highway 99 and Highway 17
Surrey
Facility work
- upgrade Latimer Station near 192 Street and 96 Avenue
- upgrade Port Mann valve site on 116a Avenue
- upgrade Roebuck valve site on 132 Street
- upgrade Nichol valve site on 138a Street
Township of Langley
Gas line work
- replace approximately 65 metres of gas line within right of way east of 232 Street
Facility work
- upgrade Fort Langley Station, near Trattle Street and Sailes Avenue
- upgrade Livingstone Regulating Station near the intersection of 232 Street and 56 Avenue
Richmond
Facility work
- upgrades to the Nelson valve site located near the intersection of Nelson and Blundell roads
Port Moody
Facility work
- upgrades to the Noons Creek Station near Forest Park Way, on the border between Port Moody and Coquitlam
Anmore
Facility work
- upgrades to the Anmore Station near the intersection of Sunnyside Road and Ravenswood Drive
Vancouver
Facility work
- upgrades to the Fraser Gate Station on East Kent Avenue South
Abbotsford
Facility work
- upgrades to the King Road valve site
- upgrades to the Huntingdon Regulating Station, off Whatcom Road
Project timelines and next steps
In February 2021 we filed a project application with our regulator, the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) and received approval in May 2022. Work will take place in 2024-2025 and baseline inspections will continue until 2027.
We're in the early planning stages of this project and continuing to engage with local municipalities, Indigenous communities, landowners and local residents. We will continue to provide engagement opportunities throughout the project, and can be contacted directly at 604-592-7494 and [email protected].
Fall 2020
Engagement began
February 11, 2021
BCUC application filed
May 2022
Received BCUC approval
Our regulator, the BC Utilities Commission, approved our application for a Certificate of Public Necessity and Convenience for the project
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2024-2025
Construction
2027
Gas line inspections complete
May 18, 2022
Project receives BCUC approval
February 11, 2021
Project application filed
October 13, 2020
Engagement underway to support project planning
What is the purpose of the Coastal Transmission System Upgrades project?
Answered on:
Oct 15, 2020
Why are you doing work in the community during a pandemic?
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Oct 15, 2020
Our commitment
We believe serving the community is a privilege. That’s why we’re committed to engaging with Indigenous groups, local communities and other stakeholders as we move forward with planning for the Coastal Transmission System Upgrades. We’ll keep you informed every step of the way.
Work is planned for the following communities:
- Abbotsford
- Anmore
- Coquitlam
- Delta
- Port Moody
- Richmond
- Surrey
- Township of Langley
- Vancouver
Regulatory process
On May 18, 2022 we received approval of our application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from our regulator the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC).