Provincial inspectors were onsite as drilling began at the Imperial Oil pipeline repair site last Friday. Inspectors will be regularly monitoring the drilling operation to ensure all regulations and environmental protection measures are followed.
The pipeline consists of two separate fuel lines which both require repair. Imperial Oil has informed the province the repair operation will focus on bringing one line back into service first so the flow of fuel can be partially restored while repairs to the second line are completed.
The repair work remains on schedule and is expected to be completed by mid-June.
The Manitoba government says supplies of gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel are stable, and retail fuel prices remain the lowest in Canada. The province is maintaining close contact with suppliers and stakeholders to track supply levels and fuel distribution.
The Manitoba government will continue to closely monitor the pipeline repair to ensure it is completed in a safe, prompt and environmentally responsible manner.
