TransGas is planning to expand the natural gas line between Smeaton and Choiceland next summer. (Screenshot/TransGas website)

By Susan McNeil

Gas line expansion

$30 million gas line expansion planned between Choiceland and Smeaton

Jul 5, 2022 | 10:59 AM

Construction on an expanded gas transmission line between Choiceland and Smeaton is planned to start next summer at a cost of $30 million.

The new pipe will run for 23 kilometres and increase the amount of natural gas supply for those communities but also help out Nipawin, Tisdale and Melfort, according to an information page on TransGas’ website.

The public has a chance to weigh in Tuesday afternoon in Choiceland with a public meeting at the Senior’s Hall going from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

On Wednesday, July 6, people can also attend a meeting at the Kinistino Half-Century Club during the same times.

In addition to higher supply, the company (a subsidiary of SaskEnergy) said that customers will get a more reliable supply and fewer greenhouse gases will be emitted.

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The line will also allow for anticipated residential, commercial and industrial growth.

The Nipawin meter station will also be upgraded as part of the project.

A second upgrade will happen between Kinistino and Beatty, all part of the Melfort East Expansion Project, as the plan has been named. This part of the project will happen based on customer demand.

According to a video on TranGas’ website, landowners who end up with gas lines across their property will be fairly compensated.

The construction phase will last about three months.

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susan.mcneil@pattisonmedia.com

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