I have a dirt driveway approx one mile long crossing a gas pipeline (Terasen Gas).
5 years ago, I applied for a standard residential gas service to provide heat for my home and shop. The gas guy came out with his clipboard and said the installation cost to me would be $58,000.
On fixed income, I couldn't afford that type of money, so I have been heating with propane and wood.
One day the gas pipeline crew saw me grading my driveway, and said I would need a permit to cross their pipeline. They said it would be a rubber stamp application. I said no problem, So I applied for a permit.
They said with the permit application they needed a cheque for $11,950 for them to unearth the pipe and inspect it, and if a heavier pipe was needed, the upgrade would be at my expense.
They then advised a 4000Kg GVW load restriction on my crossing.
Now I can't have my propane delivered. Nor can I grade my driveway, or plow snow with my grader in winter time.
I applied for an "air gap crossing. They said that would only be valid for only one year, then they would have to dig up the pipe and inspect it....etc.... etc...
Has anyone been harassed by their utility company? How did you deal with it?
5 years ago, I applied for a standard residential gas service to provide heat for my home and shop. The gas guy came out with his clipboard and said the installation cost to me would be $58,000.
On fixed income, I couldn't afford that type of money, so I have been heating with propane and wood.
One day the gas pipeline crew saw me grading my driveway, and said I would need a permit to cross their pipeline. They said it would be a rubber stamp application. I said no problem, So I applied for a permit.
They said with the permit application they needed a cheque for $11,950 for them to unearth the pipe and inspect it, and if a heavier pipe was needed, the upgrade would be at my expense.
They then advised a 4000Kg GVW load restriction on my crossing.
Now I can't have my propane delivered. Nor can I grade my driveway, or plow snow with my grader in winter time.
I applied for an "air gap crossing. They said that would only be valid for only one year, then they would have to dig up the pipe and inspect it....etc.... etc...
Has anyone been harassed by their utility company? How did you deal with it?
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