Trans Mountain Pipeline (ULC)
Trans Mountain Expansion Project
Volume 3A
Volume 3A - Public Consultation
Page 3A–275
1.7.10
Routing Open Houses
1.7.10.1
Routing Open House – Edmonton, AB
Table 1.7.30 provides information on the key topics, interests and concerns for the Edmonton
Routing Open House.
TABLE 1.7.30
ROUTING OPEN HOUSE – EDMONTON, AB
Topic
Summary Concern or Issue
Application Volume
Terrestrial
Environment
Many attendees were residents and trail-users concerned with the
vegetation management and visual aesthetics along the existing
pipeline right-of-way.
Volume 5B - ESA -
Socio-Economic
Routing
Attendees were happy to learn that the selected corridor for the new
line is along the south TUC as opposed to the existing Trans
Mountain right-of-way. Attendees indicated that the existing Trans
Mountain right-of-way should be relocated to the TUC as well.
Volume 4B - Project
Design and Execution -
Construction
Terrestrial Socio-
Economic
Attendees were supportive for the Project.
n/a
1.7.10.2
Routing Open House – Hinton, Alberta
Table 1.7.31 provides information on the key topics, interests and concerns for the Hinton
Routing Open House.
TABLE 1.7.31
ROUTING OPEN HOUSE – HINTON, AB
Topic
Summary Concern or Issue
Application Volume
Terrestrial
Environment
Attendees were concerned about the impact of construction and the
new pipeline right-of-way on local mountain bike and walking trails
around Happy Creek. This concern also includes municipal
boardwalks and trails along Cache Percotte and Rob Roads.
Volume 5B - ESA -
Socio-Economic
Attendees were concerned with erosion and mud due to the clearing
of the new pipeline right-of-way.
Volume 5A - ESA -
Biophysical
Terrestrial
Socio-economic
STDs and teen pregnancies with pipeline construction. Noted
problems during the TMX Anchor Loop Project.
Volume 5B - ESA -
Socio-Economic
Routing
Attendees were concerned about the new pipeline right-of-way will
increase the opportunity for off-highway vehicle use. Mitigations will
need to be implemented for trail users during and after construction.
Volume 5B - ESA -
Socio-Economic
Nuisance
Concern regarding the season and duration of construction. Attendees
prefer a winter construction spread
Volume 4B - Project
Design and Execution -
Construction
Terrestrial
Concern regarding bitumen’s chemical content and properties,
proportion shipped, and clean-up methods.
Volume 7 – Risk
Assessments and
Management of Pipeline
and Facility Spills
Operations and
Maintenance
Concern about the visual impact of the right-of-way if it is left too
exposed increasing the potential for erosion and mud.
Volume 5A - ESA -
Biophysical
