Working in your neighbourhood

Revelstoke 

Revelstoke distribution upgrades 

Updated on: May 23, 2023

Project details: To meet the growing needs of our customers in Revelstoke, we will be adding a new gas distribution line along Airport Way.

The new line will help to increase capacity of the local gas system for continued reliable service for all customers while meeting the needs of the growing population and oil tank conversions in the region.

Although public impacts are expected to be minimal, traffic control will be in place along Airport Way and Nichol Road throughout the construction.

We appreciate the public’s patience as our crews work to complete this work as quickly and safely as possible.

Anticipated dates: May 29 - June 19

For more information: Call 1-888-224-2710, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. or email [email protected].

Chilliwack 

Vedder Mountain Road Gas Main Upgrades 

Updated on: September 22, 2023

Project details:

To meet the growing needs of our customers in Chilliwack, we will be upgrading a gas main along Vedder Mountain Road, from Cultus Lake Road to Sweltzer Creek Crescent. This work will take place Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, weather permitting. 

This upgrade is driven by regional growth and will allow us to meet the energy needs of customers now and into the future. This project will also improve site safety and ensure compliance with current codes and standards.

Drivers in the area may experience some delays as the work will require traffic controls and periods of single-lane alternating traffic. We encourage drivers to plan an alternate route, or, if they are in the area, to build in extra time to get to their destination, pay close attention to construction signs and follow the directions of traffic controllers.

We appreciate the public’s patience as our crews work to complete this work as quickly and safely as possible.

Anticipated dates: September 11 - November 3

For more information: Call 1-888-224-2710, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. or email [email protected].

Delta

Tilbury LNG facility

Updated on: December 21, 2022

Project details: On October 21, 2014, we started construction of a $400-million expansion project at our Tilbury LNG facility. The initial phase of expansion is in service and we're now working on an expansion of the facility's truck loading capacity.

We're also doing work in preparation for our next phase of expansion. There will be periodic work programs associated with environmental, archaeological, and surveying scopes on and adjacent to our site throughout 2023.

Start and end dates: Construction of the truck loading expansion began in summer 2022 and is expected to be complete in 2023.

For more information: Visit the project page at talkingenergy.ca or email us at [email protected].

Richmond

Gas line upgrades

Updated on: August 29, 2023

Project details: To improve reliability and meet the growing needs of our natural gas customers in Richmond, we will be upgrading a gas line at No 2 and Andrews Roads.

The upgrades will help increase capacity for continued reliable service for all customers while meeting the needs of the growing population in the area.

Public impacts are expected to be minimal. Flaggers will be located within proximity of the work zones to direct traffic.

We appreciate the public’s patience as our crews work to complete this work as quickly and safely as possible.

Anticipated dates: August 2023 to Spring 2024

For more information: Call 1-888-224-2710, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. or email [email protected].

Kamloops

Inland Gas Upgrades project in Kamloops

Updated on: Aug 21, 2023

FortisBC is conducting work on our gas line upgrades in Kenna Cartwright Park in accordance with our Wildfire Exemption provided by the BC Wildfire Service and agreed with the City of Kamloops and the Kamloops Fire Chief. Find out more about this work and our mitigation measures.

Project details: This summer, we’re completing upgrades to our 3.6 kilometre gas line that runs through Kenna Cartwright Park. This will be followed by restoration activities, such as decompacting and recontouring the ground to its original grade and vegetation management and replacement to ensure safe access to our right of way.

The upgrade will strengthen our system by replacing an ageing gas line and allow us to continue to reliably meet the energy requirements of a growing region.

The work is taking place at localized sites within the utility corridor that runs through the park. We anticipate minimal public impacts and only short term detours around worksites for the safety of both the public and our crews. We ask the public to watch for any vehicles and equipment, stay within the marked paths and follow the directions provided by signage and crew members.

Start and end dates: July to October 2023

For more information: Visit the project page on talkingenergy.ca, call us at 1-855-576-7225 or email  [email protected].

Kelowna 

Spall station upgrades 

Updated on: July 19, 2023

Project details: To meet the growing needs of our customers in Kelowna, we’re upgrading the capacity of the natural gas stationlocated at Spall and Alphonse Roads.

These upgrades will help meet the increasing demand as a result of regional growth in the area and will allow us to meet the energy needs of customers now and well into the future.

While we expect minimal disruptions to the public, pedestrian access to the nearby Rails and Trails trail network may be detoured for public safety during construction. Signage will be posted informing trail users of the detour.

We appreciate the public’s patience as our crews work to complete this work safely and as quickly as possible.

Anticipated dates: August to September

For more information: Call 1-888-224-2710, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. or email [email protected].

Tulameen and Coalmont

Electricity equipment upgrades

Updated on: September 6, 2023

Project details: To make sure the electric system continues to operate safely and reliably, FortisBC is conducting priority equipment maintenance upgrades near the Tulameen River.

Customers in the Tulameen and Coalmont regions will experience power outages while our crews complete this work. Power will be off to impacted customers from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day from September 15 to 22, excluding Saturday and Sunday.

We appreciate the inconvenience of multiple days of outages. Because the work is taking place in an area that is hard to access, power must be off for crews to work safely. Please be assured that this work will prevent what could be a much longer and more extensive outage in the future.

We realize any outage is disruptive and we appreciate your patience as we work to complete these upgrades safely and as quickly as possible. 

Anticipated dates: September 15 to 22

For more information: Call 1-866-436-7847, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or email [email protected].

Victoria

Hartland RNG Connection

Updated on: January 27, 2023

Project details: FortisBC plans to construct a 6.5 kilometer line to connect the Capital Regional District’s (CRD) proposed Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility at the Hartland Landfill to the natural gas system in Saanich. This will require routine construction, mainly in existing trail corridors and on roadway allowances, along the anticipated route of Willis Point Road and Highway 17a to West Saanich Road.

The project is entering the final planning phase with detailed construction planning and execution methodologies being finalized in conjunction with permitting. Construction is anticipated to commence in early Spring 2023.

Information about the CRD’s work at the Hartland Landfill can be found at crd.bc.ca/RNG.

Anticipated date: Starting February/March 2023

For more information: Contact Carmen LeBlanc, community and Indigenous relations manager at 250-380-5738 or by email at [email protected].