A
dedicated road infrastructure that meets the standards of the oil and gas
operator’s heavy equipment is critical to the evolving operations of the
BC oil and gas industry. The road network built in the northeast of the province
initially was designed to support the general public, forestry and the
region’s agriculture transportation needs.
In
keeping with the Government's overall strategic direction, a dedicated
infrastructure to support further exploration and development of minerals
and hydrocarbons serves to create an economic environment in BC that
encourages private-sector investment.
The
Infrastructure Development Section is committed to working with the Oil
and Gas Producers and the Ministry of Transportation to ensure roads are
developed or rehabilitated to access the vast amounts of untapped
hydrocarbon sources in BC that are not accessible due to poor or
nonexistent infrastructure.
Infrastructure
Development manages following projects and initiatives:
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The
Heartlands Oil and Gas Road Rehabilitation Strategy (HOGRRS) is a road
rehabilitation program designed to improve existing public roads in
Northeastern BC capable of supporting year round traffic.
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The
Royalty Credit initiative encourages private investment to construct
or upgrade roads by offering up to a 50% royalty credit for approved
projects that will develop or sustain new oil and gas production.
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The Sierra-Yoyo-Desan road project is a Public Private Partnership (P3)
for the financing, upgrade and maintenance of the Sierra-Yoyo-Desan
road located east of Fort Nelson.
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Oil
and Gas Initiative 2 – Road Rehabilitation Program, an extensive upgrading of
public roads in Northeastern BC to support year round oil and gas industry
traffic.
This $103 million investment over six years through three individual road
projects: Fort St. John North, Liard Highway and Border.
Last Updated: June 02, 2006
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