Enbridge Expansion Projects

Construction

Throughout the pipeline construction process, Enbridge seeks to minimize the impact of construction on the surrounding environment, including personal property, farmland and other local land development. We use modern pipeline construction and mitigation techniques to protect land along the pipeline route. We also employ construction and environmental inspectors who will work with pipeline contractors to verify compliance with permits and easement agreements and to achieve the following goals:

Pipeline construction will be done so as to minimize short-term disruption and long-term impacts to landowners and their property.
Although the construction will take many months to complete, construction on individual properties typically lasts six to 10 weeks, depending upon weather conditions and site-specific requirements.
Before construction, we will work with landowners to develop plans to minimize temporary disruption. For example, an access path for farm equipment or livestock may be necessary—or perhaps safety barriers or driveway access may be needed. But if unexpected circumstances occur during construction, we also encourage landowners to contact us.
Enbridge will be responsible for normal land, drain tile, irrigation system, drainage ditch, landscaping, driveway, roadway and fencing restoration needed as a result of pipeline construction. Normally these types of damages will be repaired. However, sometimes repairs to pre-existing conditions are not feasible, and in those cases, we will work with individual landowners ahead of time to negotiate fair and reasonable compensation.
During construction of a major pipeline project, inevitably some large trees will need to be removed in order to build the pipeline. When feasible, we will work closely with landowners to minimize this impact, and when tree removal is necessary, landowners will be fairly compensated for such damages.
After construction is completed, inspectors and/or agents will work with property owners to see that land-contour restoration and other follow-up action has been completed according to environmental permit requirements and the commitments made by Enbridge.
Enbridge has many decades of experience in building, operating and maintaining pipelines. Our experience has shown that with proper planning around developments, utilities and other pipelines, local housing and business growth will continue to expand and thrive along underground pipeline routes.
Once the pipeline is in place, landowners can generally use the land the way it was used before. For example, farmers will be able to grow crops over the easement, and homeowners and park districts will be able to continue to use the land within the easement for recreational purposes. However, for safety and access, easement agreements require that all future deep rooting trees and permanent structures be prohibited from the permanent right-of-way. We ask that landowners contact Enbridge (and province/state excavation One-Call Centers) before proceeding so that the pipeline and underground utilities are marked and the work is completed properly for the safety of the property owner and workers and the protection of the underground facilities.

After construction, pipelines pass quietly and relatively unnoticed under farmland, residential neighborhoods, parks, roads and local communities with minimal impact to the environment or property.

Pipeline Construction Diagram

Pipeline construction is a multi-step process. Planning begins months – even years – in advance of actual construction to help construction-related activities minimize disturbance to landowners and the environment. During construction, Enbridge uses modern techniques to protect land along the pipeline route. We also employ construction and environmental inspectors so that pipeline construction is carried out in accordance with individual landowner agreements and permit specifications.

For a step-by-step look at a typical pipeline construction process, move your cursor over steps one through 12 of the diagram below. A text box will appear with information on what activities are taking place during each stage of construction.

To view a PDF version of the pipeline construction diagram, click here.


		You are here: Enbridge Expansion Construction Throughout the pipeline construction process, Enbridge seeks to minimize the impact of construction on the surrounding environment, including personal property, farmland and other local land development. We use modern pipeline construction and mitigation techniques to protect land along the pipeline route. We also employ construction and environmental inspectors who will work with pipeline contractors to verify compliance with permits and easement agreements and to achieve the following goals: Pipeline construction will be done so as to minimize short-term disruption and long-term impacts to landowners and their property. Although the construction will take many months to complete, construction on individual properties typically lasts six to 10 weeks, depending upon weather conditions and site-specific requirements. Before construction, we will work with landowners to develop plans to minimize temporary disruption. For example, an access path for farm equipment or livestock may be necessary—or perhaps safety barriers or driveway access may be needed. But if unexpected circumstances occur during construction, we also encourage landowners to contact us. Enbridge will be responsible for normal land, drain tile, irrigation system, drainage ditch, landscaping, driveway, roadway and fencing restoration needed as a result of pipeline construction. Normally these types of damages will be repaired. However, sometimes repairs to pre-existing conditions are not feasible, and in those cases, we will work with individual landowners ahead of time to negotiate fair and reasonable compensation. During construction of a major pipeline project, inevitably some large trees will need to be removed in order to build the pipeline. When feasible, we will work closely with landowners to minimize this impact, and when tree removal is necessary, landowners will be fairly compensated for such damages. After construction is completed, inspectors and/or agents will work with property owners to see that land-contour restoration and other follow-up action has been completed according to environmental permit requirements and the commitments made by Enbridge. Enbridge has many decades of experience in building, operating and maintaining pipelines. Our experience has shown that with proper planning around developments, utilities and other pipelines, local housing and business growth will continue to expand and thrive along underground pipeline routes. Once the pipeline is in place, landowners can generally use the land the way it was used before. For example, farmers will be able to grow crops over the easement, and homeowners and park districts will be able to continue to use the land within the easement for recreational purposes. However, for safety and access, easement agreements require that all future deep rooting trees and permanent structures be prohibited from the permanent right-of-way. We ask that landowners contact Enbridge (and province/state excavation One-Call Centers) before proceeding so that the pipeline and underground utilities are marked and the work is completed properly for the safety of the property owner and workers and the protection of the underground facilities. After construction, pipelines pass quietly and relatively unnoticed under farmland, residential neighborhoods, parks, roads and local communities with minimal impact to the environment or property. Pipeline Construction Diagram Pipeline construction is a multi-step process. Planning begins months – even years – in advance of actual construction to help construction-related activities minimize disturbance to landowners and the environment. During construction, Enbridge uses modern techniques to protect land along the pipeline route. We also employ construction and environmental inspectors so that pipeline construction is carried out in accordance with individual landowner agreements and permit specifications. For a step-by-step look at a typical pipeline construction process, move your cursor over steps one through 12 of the diagram below. A text box will appear with information on what activities are taking place during each stage of construction. To view a PDF version of the pipeline construction diagram, click here.