Deadman River Crossing 5 Permanent Erosion Mitigation Project

Westcoast Energy GP Inc. (Westcoast) on behalf of Westcoast Energy Limited Partnership, is proposing to replace up to 165 metres each of nominal pipe size (NPS) 30 and NPS 36 pipe at an increased depth of cover through the Deadman River crossing using trenched construction techniques (Project). Bank armoring will be installed within the right-of-way to protect the banks from erosion. The existing NPS 36 pipe will be replaced, with the existing section removed. Westcoast is proposing two potential options for the decommissioned segment of the NPS 30 pipeline at the river crossing and will determine which option Westcoast proceeds with during Project execution. The two possible options being investigated are either to fully remove the existing NPS 30 pipe, or if during construction, removal is deemed not feasible due to Fisheries and Oceans Canada's applicable least risk timing window, safety, or constructable feasibility, the pipeline will be decommissioned in place at the river crossing.

 

The Project footprint is located on federal lands, Skeetchestn Indian Reserve #0, approximately 41 kilometres northwest of Kamloops, British Columbia. Westcoast plans to complete construction from 1 January 2027 to 1 October 2028.  

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The authority issued its Notice of Determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
3 Decision of the Canada Energy Regulator PDF (787 KB) October 8, 2026
2 Notice of determination - October 8, 2026
1 Public comment period on intent to make a determination - June 10, 2026

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Canada Energy Regulator
210-517 Tenth Avenue SW
Calgary AB T2R 0A8
Telephone: 403-292-4800 or 1-800-899-1265
Email: info@cer-rec.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Skeetchestn Indian Reserve #0 (British Columbia)

  • Nature of activity

    • Oil and Gas

  • Assessment status

    Completed

  • Start date

    2026-06-11

  • Proponent

    Westcoast Energy GP Inc. on behalf of Westcoast Energy Limited Partnership

  • Authorities

    • Canada Energy Regulator

  • Assessment type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference number

    90541

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