Minimal Disturbance Pipeline Construction Procedures in Peatland Areas

TransCanada presents an account of pipeline construction methods implemented in the boreal regions of Alberta. These minimal disturbance construction techniques reduce the impacts of pipeline construction on boreal peatlands and watercourses, resulting in temporary and short-term impacts to wetlands. These construction methods are demonstrating improvements in the recovery of native vegetation, preservation of riparian areas, maintenance of natural drainage patterns and minimizing the spread of weeds.