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39 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,N ovem ber 15,2018 insidehalton.com St. Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Church 300 River Oaks Blvd. East (at Trafalgar) Oakville ON 905.337.1400 ext 116 cafe@sjucc.ca www.terracetakeaway.ca ture. We are responsible for ongoing monitoring and keeping both the new and de- activated pipelines safe," Co- rinne Thiessen, a stakehold- er engagement rep for Impe- rial Oil, told the Burlington Post. The proposed pipeline route runs close to the exist- ing line for the entire 63-kilo- metre segment. Imperial says the project is necessary "to ensure con- tinued pipeline safety and to support the long-term reli- ability of important infra- structure." Thiessen would not offer an estimated cost for the pipeline deactivation and re- placement but did say Impe- rial Oil will pay for the entire project. "It is a refined products pipeline that transports die- sel, gasoline and jet fuel used by businesses and house- holds in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. The like-for-like replacement of the pipeline will continue to supply these same impor- tant fuels that keep people, goods and services moving throughout our region," said Thiessen. Burlington mayor-elect Marianne Meed Ward at- tended the Burlington infor- mation session. "I'm pleased Imperial is connecting with the commu- nity around the scale and timing of the project. "The concern I heard is that much of the pipeline is crossing environmentally sensitive areas, and they may need to use under- ground boring in these loca- tions instead of the open trench (above ground) meth- od that may disturb plant and animal species. Those concerns were communicat- ed to Imperial," said Meed Ward. "Trenchless under- ground boring, while more expensive, is the preferred way to go (in) environmen- tally sensitive areas," she added. "There are a number of factors that influence cost for trench and trenchless methods.... We are using both techniques for pipeline construction. Trenchless in- stallation is used for sections of the pipeline that cross sen- sitive areas, such as major watercourses and high- ways," said Thiessen. "In general, there is an added cost for the trenchless technique, but other con- struction considerations can influence overall cost. Our focus is on using the best method for each section along the line, including trenchless construction for sensitive areas...," she add- ed. Imperial anticipates fil- ing a leave to construct ap- plication with the Ontario Energy Board in early 2019. The new pipeline is pro- posed to be in service by late 2020. Imperial Oil requires reg- ulatory approval and per- mits, and will provide pro- ject information, to two-doz- en federal and provincial government entities, conser- vation authorities and town, cities and regions. "We are working very closely with the conserva- tion agencies," said Thies- sen. For more information, email questions@imperi- alon.ca. To learn more about the project and view project maps, timelines and other information, visit imperi- aloil.ca/waterdowntofinch. NEWS Continued from page 38