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October Construction Update

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Oct 2, 2024

Construction continues on the Woodfibre LNG facility, including work on foundations for the LNG processing equipment and modules that are expected to begin arriving at site in 2025. Current work includes blasting, concrete pouring and preparation for installation of rock anchors. All regular erosion, sediment control measures and environmental best practices remain in place. All non-local project workers are housed on the floatel, and transportation to and from the floatel is from the lower mainland (Vancouver).

Blasting of the project site slopeside / rock wall continues to create space for installation of the future permanent export terminal. All blasting will occur during daytime hours. The project has a noise exemption variance permit in place from the District of Squamish as some works are required to continue past noise bylaw hours. Night work is anticipated during October including marine pile installation using a vibratory hammer, form work, concrete pours and site maintenance, including erosion and sediment control.

Overhead view of marine piling work.
Marine piling at Woodfibre LNG Project site, October 1, 2024

Woodfibre LNG is limited to conducting in water works during the marine window of least risk, under federal and Squamish Nation regulation. This window opened on August 16, 2024 and will run until January 31, 2025. In October, and throughout the marine window, barges will be visible to support marine piling for both the marine offloading facility, which will accept the facility’s large modules; and the installation of the first permanent piles for the export terminal and floating storage tanks. Pile driving will continue through January. Noise monitoring is in effect at Britannia and Squamish Harbour. All work in or near water is subject to a rigorous marine mammal monitoring program to ensure compliance with the Federal Decision Statement, the Fisheries Act Authorization, and Woodfibre LNG’s environmental management plans for the protection of fish, fish habitat and marine mammals.

Questions and concerns can be directed to info@wlng.ca

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