Fort St. John council to write letter of support for Northeast B.C. Connector Project

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The NEBC Connector Project involves the construction and operation of two parallel, 215-kilometre natural gas liquids pipelines stretching from B.C. to Alberta. ( Canada’s Energy Regulator )

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Fort St. John council has agreed to write a letter supporting NorthRiver Midstream’s Northeast B.C. Connector Project.

The project involves two proposed natural gas liquids pipelines that would run from Wonowon, past Taylor, Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and across the border into the Gordondale area of Alberta.

Rod Locke, a lands manager with NorthRiver Midstream, sent a letter by email to the city on November 7th, explaining that the project would have economic benefits and employment opportunities for the Peace region.

“In Alberta and British Columbia, annual property taxes for the pipelines and related facilities are estimated to total $1.3 million, with most of that amount being paid to the City of Fort St. John, Peace River Regional District, District of Taylor, and Saddle Hills County,” noted Locke.

“During the 11-month construction period, the workforce in British Columbia is anticipated to exceed 250 for approximately six months,” he added.

The project has also been recommended for approval by the federal cabinet by the Canada Energy Regulator as of October 18th, 2023, and the estimated capital project cost was $350 million in 2021.

Mayor and council approved the request for a support letter at their November 27th regular meeting.