It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a FortisBC helicopter conducting the annual inspection of natural gas lines in East Kootenay.
From September 23 to October 23, Talon Helicopters is set to perform low-level flyovers for the natural gas company as authorized by Transport Canada.
Residents from Kimberley, Elko, Elkford and anywhere in between may be able to see the chopper as it inspects the gas system using aerial Light Detection and Ranging technology from LaSen Inc.
“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,” said the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK).
Flight times over a single area will be minimal, with no ground action related to the operation. Schedules are also weather- and wildfire-dependent.
More information is available by calling 1-888-224-2710 or visiting the FortisBC website.
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