Chief Bryce Williams is the chief of the Tsawwassen First Nation. — Photo courtesy Tsawwassen First Nation
November 16, 2015 – Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) has launched a consultation with members regarding a proposed concept for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on Tsawwassen Lands.
Under TFN’s approved Land Use Plan, 133 hectares (330 acres) of land is currently designated for industrial use. A 32-hectare site (80 acres) has been identified as a location to build a LNG facility. The concept is at a very early stage and is being presented to TFN members for their approval in accordance with the TFN Land Act and the Proposed Land Measures Regulation. It will be put to a TFN member vote on December 16, 2015.
The facility would produce three to five million tonnes of LNG annually. The concept calls for the facility to minimize impacts by utilizing land designated for industrial use, upgrading existing natural gas infrastructure, and powering the facility with electricity.
TFN is committed to ensuring best practices are used in every aspect of the supply chain. From taking the natural gas out of the ground to loading it onto ocean-bound carriers, every step will be done in a manner which is consistent with TFN’s values and environmental interests. The natural gas to supply the facility would be transported via an extension of an existing pipeline located 10 km away. The natural gas would be purified and liquefied at the facility and stored in tanks until ready for shipping.
The storage facility would link to a vessel loading facility at Roberts Bank via a new pipeline. Approximately five to six LNG carriers per month would visit the facility. The results of the vote will be made public following notification to TFN members.
About Tsawwassen First Nation
Tsawwassen First Nation is a Coast Salish First Nation community located in south-west British Columbia. In 2009, The Tsawwassen People ratified the first urban First Nation Treaty in Canada, providing Tsawwassen First Nation with self-government jurisdiction and land ownership on a renewed land base. The community is committed to building a better quality of life for its Members and the development of a successful and sustainable economy while creating an ideal location to raise a family. For more information, visit http://tsawwassenfirstnation.com/general-info/tfn-vision-mandate/
