Post on anarchist site says holes drilled in pipeline to further delay over-budget projectAn anonymous article titled “Treasure Hunt for Coastal GasLink” claims sections of the Coastal GasLink pipeline were vandalized to delay construction. The article published on an anarchist website claims that sections of the Coastal GasLink pipeline have been vandalized over the past few months with a goal to “contribute to the small delays” in the already over-budget project. We covered the holes with fiberglass film, which temporarily prevents leaks in the pipes, but only lasts a few months,” the article claims. “It’s somebody who understands how the logistics of the pipeline work,” said Ross. “We recognize that there are different opinions about projects like Coastal GasLink, however threats of tampering, sabotage, and violence are never justified.”READ MORE: 30 people block RCMP vehicle at northwest B.C.
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