Noise Exemption Permit issued with conditions to FortisBC for Eagle Mountain Woodfibre Gas Pipeline work

The District of Squamish has issued a Noise Exemption Permit to work 24-hours per day with conditions to FortisBC’s prime contractor, Frontier-Kemper Michels (FKM), for the Eagle Mountain - Woodfibre Gas Pipeline (EGP) Project tunnelling work. The exemption was requested by FKM to allow the tunnel boring machines to operate continuously to maintain safety through construction. The exemption permit conditions require implementation of various noise mitigation measures to minimize disturbance and inconvenience to neighbouring residents, and provision of a resident complaint process.

The expectation of all parties is that residents can expect after-hours noise to stay at current levels, or even lower.

FortisBC has provided updates and Q&As for the public on its website: Eagle Mountain-Woodfibre Gas Pipeline Project | Talking Energy

Other various permits and agreements are required for upcoming stages of construction. FortisBC EGP project work and associated timings are subject to the District and/ or other regulatory bodies' approval of related permit and licence applications. District Council receives a quarterly report from staff to keep Council and the public apprised on the many components of this complex project.

View the most recent quarterly report: December 19, 2023 Staff update to Council

View District Q&As about the noise exemption permit here. 

January 24, 2024