West Path Delivery Project

Since the Spring of 2017, we have been talking to the community about NGTL’s proposed West Path Delivery project, asking for your thoughts and concerns on potential route options. Based on your feedback and other factors like socio-economic considerations, archeological and cultural values, environment, land use compatibility, and safety and constructability, we determined that Route A was the preferred path (see map). This is also the route which was applied for and approved by the NEB.

This route runs parallel to an existing pipeline utility corridor for about 6 km through Cochrane, Alta. and continues south through Rocky View County for another 15 km, also paralleling existing infrastructure where feasible to minimize impacts to land and the environment.

Will include:

• Expansion of existing compressor station located approximately 3 km (2 miles) northwest of Turner Valley, Alta.
• Addition of a new unit building, new aerial coolers, and new auxiliary coolers

Will include:

• Expansion of existing compressor station located approximately 39 km (24 miles) west of Claresholm, Alta.
• Addition of a new building, new aerial coolers and new auxiliary coolers

TransCanada is committed to protecting the environment.

As part of project planning and development, TransCanada has prepared an Environmental and Socioeconomic Assessment (ESA). We have collected data on a number of environmental elements including, but not limited to, soils and terrain, wildlife and wildlife habitat, vegetation and wetlands, fish and fish habitat, heritage resources, air emissions and acoustic environment, and socioeconomic considerations such as land and resource use, infrastructure and services, and social and cultural well-being.

In addition, an Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) has been developed to identify the necessary environmental protection measures to be implemented for the Project, which ensure responsible construction and results in a return to equivalent land capability.

The proposed Project will deliver well-designed and constructed infrastructure that provides short-term and long-term economic benefits and strengthens the economy on a local, provincial and national level.

Employment Opportunities — Construction will require the services of equipment operators, welders, mechanics, truck drivers, labourers and more.

Business Opportunities — Pipeline construction will create demand for local goods and services, including food and accommodation, hardware, industrial parts, automotive parts and servicing, fuel and more.

Annual Revenue to Support Local Services — Project construction will result in tax payments to municipal, provincial and federal governments. When the Project is operational, annual tax payments will help support schools and hospitals, emergency services, recreation facilities, recycling programs and other local programs vital to sustaining communities.

Investments in Local Communities — Through our engagement with local communities, we will identify areas where we can help build stronger, more vibrant communities through initiatives with community partnerships in the areas of safety, community and environment.