Pipeline warning sign along wooded area

Identifier

1.00318

Title

Pipeline warning sign along wooded area

Scope and contents

Item is a photograph of a grassy area cleared out of a forested area with a sign reading "Westcoast Transmission Danger High Pressure Gas Pipeline".

Date

April 1978

Subject

Natural gas pipelines

Names

Westcoast Transmission Ltd.

Context

This photo was taken during a UBCIC research gathering trip investigating the potential socio-economic and environmental impacts of a proposed looping project by Westcoast Transmission. Looping refers to the doubling a pipeline by laying another pipeline by laying another pipeline beside it. After consultation with local Bands, UBCIC intervened at the National Energy Board public hearing into Westcoast Transmission's application, presenting evidence of the harmful impacts.

Westcoast Transmission Co. Pipeline "Looping Project"

Physical description

1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm

Related materials

Related article appeared on pages 3 and 4 of UBCIC News (May 1978).

Statement of Responsibility

Photographer unknown

Creator

Hoggan, Debbie

Rights

Rights Holder

Copyright held by Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs

To request permission for use or copies please contact the UBCIC Library and Archives.

General notes

Title based on contents of the image

Last Modified

August 13, 2024