Construction to start on Enbridge Sunrise pipeline expansion near Prince George
Construction has officially begun on the $4-billion Enbridge Sunrise pipeline expansion in British Columbia, following federal approval. The project aims to connect natural gas supplies in the north to high-demand areas in the south, creating approximately 2,500 jobs.
Why it matters
The project represents a significant infrastructure investment intended to boost the regional economy, though it occurs amidst broader concerns regarding the decline of the local forestry sector.
Construction is starting on the Enbridge Sunrise pipeline expansion near Prince George, B.C.
Federal Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson announced that the $4-billion project is underway, just three months after it was approved by the Canadian government.
“The Sunrise Expansion project has gone from approval to groundbreaking in just three months, showing how in 2026 Canada has gone from delay to delivery,” Hodgson said on Monday.
Enbridge and 38 First Nations own the expansion to the existing West Coast natural gas pipeline and 139 km of new pipeline and 11 looping segments will be built between Chetwynd and the U.S. border.
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