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FortisBC Set to Begin Low-Flying Helicopter Inspections Across BC

Daylight flights, authorized by Transport Canada, will inspect natural gas lines from May 14 to June 14, starting in the Okanagan and expanding to Vancouver Island and Prince George.

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Overview

  • FortisBC’s annual natural gas transmission line inspections will commence on May 14 and run through June 14, with low-flying helicopters deployed across British Columbia.
  • Inspections will begin in the North Okanagan, covering areas such as Armstrong, Vernon, and Lumby, before expanding to Vancouver Island and northern regions like Prince George.
  • The flights, conducted by Talon Helicopters and LaSen Inc., are authorized by Transport Canada and will use advanced technology to ensure pipeline safety and reliability.
  • Daytime flights are designed to minimize overflight time in each area, with no ground-level activity involved in the inspections.
  • Schedules remain subject to change based on weather or wildfire conditions, with flexibility built into the operational plan to address environmental factors.