WESTLOCK – The Town of Westlock is one of two rural communities having its natural gas main and service pipeline infrastructure replaced as part of a revitalization program with Apex Utilities Inc. that begins today, May 2.
Between the two projects, Apex will replace more than 33 kilometres of aging pipeline infrastructure that was installed more than 60 years ago. Construction is set to begin in Westlock in the area behind McDonald’s May 2 and is expected to wrap up by the end of August in Morinville and the end of September in Westlock.
Apex will continue its major pipeline replacement program in Westlock and Morinville, to “ensure the ongoing and safe operation of its natural gas pipeline system.”
“This project will ensure that Apex continues to serve Morinville and Westlock with reliable, clean, and safe energy for the decades to come,” said Apex’s director of engineering and construction services Imad Khaled.
There is expected to be some disturbances to residents and businesses over the course of the project, due to excavations in certain areas or roadway restrictions. Project areas and excavations will be marked and secured for public safety however, Apex is asking the public to be cautious around the project areas.
Apex Utilities Inc. is a provincially regulated natural gas distribution utility delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy service to over 82,000 residential, rural, commercial, and industrial customers in more than 90 communities across Alberta.
