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Trans Mountain starts construction on

$7.4 billion Expansion Project




Acheson, AB – December 3, 2019 – Expansion for Canada as a whole,” said Sonya Savage, As of October 31, 2019, close to six million
After years of delay, Trans Mountain is preparing to officially start Project pipe is on the ground in Alberta and will be Alberta’s Minister of Energy. “Alberta is a world person hours have been spent on the Project. Trans
construction on the Crown corporation's $7.4-billion pipeline expansion. in the ground before Christmas. Today, Trans leader in producing energy with the highest Mountain has received more than half of the pipe
“We believe that the court cases, our participation in the litigation, has On Tuesday, December 3 Trans Mountain CEO Ian Anderson, Natural Mountain’s CEO Ian Anderson was joined by Hon. environmental, social and governance standards. needed for construction and are staging it at storage
run its course, save and except our reference case,” said Horgan. Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan, and provincial Energy Minister Sonya Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Natural Resources, While completion of the Expansion Project is the yards along the route. As of September 30, 2019,
Savage, as well as representatives from local governments were set to Government of Canada, Hon. Sonya Savage, one true measure of success, it’s important to Trans Mountain and our contractors have hired more
The reference case has B.C. asking the courts whether it has the officially mark the start of construction at an event near Acheson, west of Minister of Energy, Government of Alberta and local celebrate achievements – like this – along the way. than 2,200 people for the Project, including
authority to regulate increased interprovincial shipments of heavy oil and Edmonton. government representatives in Acheson, Alberta for Albertans can be assured their government will Indigenous, local and regional employees. This
continue to stand up for our energy industry and get
an event to mark the start of pipeline construction
other hazardous substances via pipelines or other means. Back in Aug 21, 2019 Trans Mountain issued a 'Notice to Proceed' directive for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. pipelines built.” workforce includes heavy equipment operators,
trades people, environment and safety compliance
to some of its prime construction contractors to mobilize the initial workforce “Getting shovels in the ground in Alberta and Today’s event kicks off pipeline construction in roles, engineers, construction managers and
Five judges of the B.C. Court of Appeal ruled unanimously against the to build the Expansion. The directives give the contractors 30 days to kicking off pipeline construction is a pivotal Greater Edmonton (Spread 1), which includes administration staff.
Horgan government on constitutional grounds last spring. mobilize equipment and commence the process of hiring workers, procuring moment for Trans Mountain,” said Ian Anderson, approximately 50 kilometres of pipeline running - The expansion is set to be finished by mid-2022,
goods and services, and develop work plans. President and CEO of Trans Mountain. “We are from Trans Mountain’s Edmonton Terminal in however, the Federal Court of Appeal is currently
But B.C. has appealed that decision to the Supreme Court of Canada, Construction work will soon begin in communities along the route, including proud of the Project we have designed and the Sherwood Park to Acheson, Alberta. SA Energy still reviewing an appeal by B.C. Indigenous groups.
Group, the general pipeline construction contractor
innovative measures we are implementing that
The B.C. government also has an appeal to the
which will hear the case early in the new year. along the right-of-way between Edmonton and Edson, and in the Greater demonstrate the kind of rigour and detail that will go for Spread 1, has begun pipe transport, stringing and Supreme Court of Canada in their reference case on
Edmonton area. Approximately 4,200 worker are expected to be employed in into every stage of this Project to mitigate risks, other preparation work that is necessary before whether it has the authority to regulate increased
various communities along the corridor in the fourth quarter of 2019. respect the rights of those directly affected and pipeline installation. interprovincial shipments of heavy oil and other
Capital expenditures on the project, which will carry nearly 900,000 barrels operate safely.” Trans Mountain officially re-started construction hazardous substances via pipelines or other means.
“Today, we’re marking an important milestone in
of oil per day to BC's lower mainland coast, are expected to total this pipeline’s construction,” said Seamus O’Regan, on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project on August The Supreme Court will hear the case early in the
22, 2019, with work underway at the Westridge
approximately $1.3 billion in 2019. Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources. “This Marine Terminal, Burnaby Terminal and at pump new year.
The project is set to be finished by mid-2022, however, the Federal Court of Project is supporting workers and will keep our stations in Alberta. The work includes site
Appeal is currently still reviewing an appeal by B.C. Indigenous groups. energy sector strong – in the short, medium, and preparation activities, in-water construction of new
long term. This is a good day for our sector. It’s a shipping berths, foreshore extension work and
good day for Alberta. It’s a good day for Canada.” facility upgrades. Construction is expected to begin
“Today is an exciting step forward for Trans shortly in Spread 2 (Yellowhead), as crews are
Mountain. It is also a step forward for not only finishing up pre-construction activities and
Alberta, but for the economic growth and prosperity environmental surveys in that area.


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