Westcoast Transmission Co. Pipeline "Looping Project"

Title

Westcoast Transmission Co. Pipeline "Looping Project"

Description

In April 1978, UBCIC conducted a research gathering trip investigating the potential socio-economic and environmental impacts of a proposed looping project by Westcoast Transmission. Looping refers to the doubling a pipeline by laying another pipeline by laying another pipeline beside it. After consultation with local Bands, UBCIC intervened at the National Energy Board public hearing into Westcoast Transmission's application, presenting evidence of the harmful impacts.

Date

April 1978

Spatial Coverage

Chetwynd (B.C.)

Huntingdon (B.C.)

British Columbia

Names

Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs

Westcoast Transmission Ltd.

Canada. National Energy Board

Related Item

Related article appeared on pages 3 and 4 of UBCIC News (May 1978).

Date Modified

August 12, 2024