FORTIS BC INSPECTION
Low Flying Helicopter
APRIL 26 – JUNE 15, 2024
Daylight Hours
Talon Helicopters with LaSen Inc. is planning to perform low-level flyovers for FortisBC over various areas in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District between April 26th and June 15th, 2024, during daylight hours, as authorized by Transport Canada.
This work is part of FortisBC’s annual inspection of its high-pressure transmission natural gas lines and is an important part of FortisBC’s integrity management program. The low-flying helicopter uses LaSen’s aerial LiDAR detection technology to inspect the pipelines. This technology is used to detect any issues to ensure FortisBC’s system continues to operate safely, reliably and to plan maintenance activities accordingly.
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is one of 23 regional districts in BC that these helicopters will pass through during this time. The flight time over a single area will be minimal. There will be no activity on the ground related to flights. The flight schedule may vary depending on weather conditions and wildfires.
The areas to be inspected include:
- Village of Ashcroft
- Cache Creek
- Village of Clinton
- City of Kamloops
- District of Logan Lake
- Pritchard (Martin Prairie)
- City of Merritt
- Savona
Maps of the relevant work zones are available, with the City of Merritt and a section of the surrounding Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) area towards Shulus identified in the image below.
For more information on this inspection work, call 1-888-224-2710 or visit fortisbc.com/communityupgrades or Talon Helicopters at 604-214-3585
