Working in your neighbourhood
We regularly maintain our infrastructure to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of energy to our customers. This includes upgrading electricity and natural gas lines – which may require crews to work along roads – as well as managing vegetation near our facilities and rights of way.
We appreciate your patience and co-operation as we try to minimize disruptions and complete the work in your neighbourhood as quickly and safely as possible.
Note: project details and dates are subject to change. Check your local traffic report for updates on roadwork in your area.
Nelson and Castlegar
Transmission line marker ball replacements
Updated on: October 14, 2024
Project details: To make sure the electricity system continues to operate safely and reliably, FortisBC contractors are inspecting and installing marker balls along our transmission lines in the Kootenays.
The work will involve using a helicopter to inspect existing marker balls and replace them where required. The helicopter may cause noise and visual distractions for residents and travelers in the Brilliant and Pass Creek areas.
We appreciate the public’s patience as our crews work to complete this work as safely and as quickly as possible.
Anticipated dates: October 18 to 26, 2024.
For more information: Call 1-866-436-7847, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or email [email protected].
Delta
Tilbury LNG facility
Updated on: January 26, 2024
Project details: We are doing work in preparation for our next phase of expansion to the Tilbury LNG facility. There will be remediation work and improving of the former Weyerhaeuser industrial site adjacent to our facility along with periodic work programs associated with environmental, archaeological, and surveying scopes on and adjacent to our site throughout 2024.
Start and end dates: Remediation work began in winter 2023 and is expected to be complete in 2024.
For more information: Visit the project page at talkingenergy.ca or email us at [email protected].
Kelowna
Aqua development gas main tie-in Kelowna
Updated on: October 21, 2024
Project details: To ensure that we can safely and reliably continue to meet the needs of our customers in Kelowna, FortisBC crews are upgrading gas infrastructure at the intersection of Lakeshore and Cook roads in Kelowna.
The work to install a gas main tie-in is aimed at increasing capacity to meet expansion of the Aqua Waterfront Village residential project.
While we expect minimal disruptions to the public, drivers in the area may experience some delays near the intersection of Lakeshore and Cook roads. Construction signage and flaggers will be located within proximity of the work zones to direct traffic.
We appreciate the public’s patience as our crews work to complete this work as safely and as quickly as possible.
Anticipated dates: October 15 - 25, 2024
For more information: For information on the work, call 1-888-224-2710, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. or email [email protected].
Kelowna
K.L.O. Road gas and electric upgrades
Updated on: August 1, 2024
Project details: To ensure that we can safely and reliably continue to meet the needs of our customers in Kelowna, FortisBC crews are upgrading gas and electricity infrastructure along K.L.O. Road near Mission Creek.
This work is part of the early works for the City of Kelowna’s K.L.O. Road bridge replacement project at Mission Creek which is set to commence in 2025.
While we expect minimal disruptions to the public, drivers in the area may experience some delays along K.L.O. Road. Construction signage and flaggers will be located within proximity of the work zones to direct traffic.
We appreciate the public’s patience as our crews work to complete this work as safely and as quickly as possible.
Anticipated dates: Mid-August to December
For more information: For information on the gas work, call 1-888-224-2710, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. or email [email protected]. For electric information, call 1-866-436-7847, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or email [email protected].