Sooke Council seeks stronger coastal protections against oil pipeline
The Sooke District Council voted on September 8 to revive and strengthen a 2023 letter demanding increased protections for coastal communities. This move comes in response to a proposed oil pipeline, supported by Alberta, that could transport one million barrels of oil daily to a new terminal at Roberts Bank in Delta.
Concerns raised by residents include the increased risk of catastrophic oil spills, underwater noise, and ship strikes affecting endangered southern resident killer whales. There are also fears that increased tanker traffic could damage the local tourism economy, which relies on marine wildlife and outdoor recreation.
The council's revised letter will be submitted to the federal Major Projects Office by September 18. The document calls on the province to coordinate with Transport Canada to prevent tankers from entering local waters during unsafe sea conditions and requests provincial assistance for stockpiling spill-response resources.
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David Eby · Maja Tait · Mark Carney · Roberts Bank · Sooke
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The revised letter will be submitted to the federal Major Projects Office by the September 18 deadline. oakbaynews.com · sookenewsmirror.com · vicnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The council's letter requests that the province seek an agreement with Transport Canada to prevent tanker entry during unsafe sea conditions. oakbaynews.com · sookenewsmirror.com · vicnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A proposed pipeline supported by Alberta could transport one million barrels of oil per day to a terminal at Roberts Bank in Delta. oakbaynews.com · sookenewsmirror.com · vicnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sooke Council voted on September 8 to revive and strengthen a 2023 letter regarding coastal protection. oakbaynews.com · sookenewsmirror.com · vicnews.com