For safety and access reasons, TransGas strongly recommends against a design which utilizes or allows for the enclosure of the pipeline right of way within residential yards, or smaller residential lots. Where a TransGas right of way is affected by the subdivision of land for any commercial, industrial or residential use, the resulting parcels should not be less than 3 acres per lot. Consideration should be given to converting the lands encompassing the right of way into a dedicated land status. 3 Where recommended setbacks are not adhered to, it may not be economically or practically feasible to subsequently achieve remedial pipeline alterations in many instances. TransGas is not generally responsible for alteration of pipe if setback recommendations are not met, relative to existing pipe, and any resulting risk is, directly or indirectly, borne by the developer, future owners, and the community. No ground disturbance, pits, wells, foundations, pavement or buildings, or other structures are permitted on, over, under or through the right-of-way without the approval of TransGas. To reduce the risk of unintentional excavation contact or crushing damage, TransGas recommends that the developer install and maintain snow fence along the right of way boundaries when work is occurring within 30 meters of the right of way. As a condition of its consent to working within or crossing the easement, TransGas will require that the developer install and maintain snow fence along both sides of the TransGas right of way for the entire duration of the development, to protect against inadvertent vehicular or equipment access and pipeline damage. No roads are to be constructed over the pipeline(s) without TransGas conducting an assessment and approving the work. If the assessment indicates modifications to the pipeline(s) are required, the costs for the modifications will generally be borne by the applicant. Please note that any upgrades or relocation of TransGas pipelines may require several months’ notice and planning, and costs are generally the responsibility of the applicant. TransGas suggests that a proposed plan of development be submitted to TransGas for assessment. This will help identify potential concerns ranging from loading concerns (weight of equipment) to potential setback issues. Requirements and setbacks may vary for individual circumstances and we welcome you to contact TransGas in that regard.
3 See The Planning and Development Act, 2007, Part IX.
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