Coastal GasLink pipeline fined again for lack of erosion control

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Natural-gas pipeline from Dawson Creek to Kitimat is under construction and has been levied two environmental ends

A map showing the route of the Coastal GasLink project taken from a Dec. 16, 2019 project update issued by Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project and TC Energy.
A map showing the route of the Coastal GasLink project taken from a Dec. 16, 2019 project update issued by Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project and TC Energy. PNG

The Coastal GasLink Pipeline under construction in BC has been levied its second fine for allowing erosion and not controlling sediment along the route.

On Monday, BC’s Environmental Assessment Office said a $170,000 fine had been issued for non-compliance with a 2014 agreement the company made to protect sensitive wetlands and waterways along the route.

A fine of $72,500 was issued by the office in February for similar reasons.

There have been 40 inspections conducted by the office since construction of the 650-kilometre natural gas pipeline from Dawson Creek to Kitimat began in 2019.

The project is owned by TC Energy, a publicly listed company founded in Alberta.


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