Why We Exist

ProACTIVE Planning in the vicinity of pipelines benefits everyone.

The Story of Development

Municipalities have long-range planning documents which guide how land development may proceed.

Land is developed by landowners and developers with new dwellings, buildings, infrastructure, and park spaces.

Pipeline infrastructure exists within municipal lands where development is ongoing.

New development may trigger a class location upgrade for pipeline infrastructure in developing areas.

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Untimely class upgrades and potentially damaging developments are mitigated or managed more effectively when ProACTIVE’s solutions are employed by pipeline operators. Costly development delays are minimized when municipalities and developers work with ProACTIVE throughout the planning and development process.

Let's work together to rewrite the story of development and create better outcomes for all stakeholders.

The Obligations of Development Stakeholders

Pipeline Operators have obligations related to development​

• CER & Provincial Regulator Damage Prevention Obligations​ - Consideration of potential ground disturbance near infrastructure.
• ​CSA Z662-19 Class Location - Ensuring the pipeline is safe enough for the surrounding development.
• CSA Z663-18 "Land Use Planning in the Vicinity of Pipeline Systems"  - Promoting early collaboration and enhanced communication strategies between stakeholders.

Municipalities​ 

• Expand boundaries in order to accommodate population, economic development, and fund taxpayer services
• Create planning documents in accordance with municipal bylaws and policies
• Must consider all stakeholders that have interest in development

Developers and Landowners

• Have the right to develop their lands in accordance with municipal land use
• Must collaborate with stakeholders, adhere to regulations, and acknowledge the limitations in development

What's the Issue?

Most stakeholders are unaware of their obligations when considering development near pipelines, which leads to a lack of collaboration in the planning process.

​This issue​ leads to:

• public safety concerns
• potential pipeline damage
• costly upgrades to infrastructure
• costly and untimely delays in planning and development
• ​strained relationships between stakeholders

ProACTIVE Planning has solutions for pipeline operators, municipalities, and developers which benefit everyone.