Understanding Roads
Oil and Gas Roads – BC Energy Regulator
When a company plans to construct, modify or maintain a road for access to an oil and gas site, they must receive a permit under the Oil and Gas Activities Act (OGAA), even if the access road is only to be used temporarily.
Companies planning to construct a road on private land are required to negotiate an agreement with the landowner before receiving a permit. The terms of the agreement between the company and the landowner are not included in the permit issued by the BC Energy Regulator.
If a landowner encounters a disagreement with a company about the terms of an agreement, such as the right of entry or compensation, damages to private land or compliance with the lease agreement, they can submit an application to the Surface Rights Board to have the disagreement resolved. The Right of Entry and Compensation section of this website provides information and links to the SRB forms.
Public Roads – Ministry of Transportation
Companies typically designate a preferred route they intend to use to and from an oil and gas site. This route may include public roads that fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI). Companies may have arranged a maintenance agreement with MoTI so landowners should first contact the company to relay their concerns or complaints about traffic or road conditions.
If landowners are not receiving a response from the company and continue to have concerns about the condition of public roads they can contact MoTI directly.
Contacts for the Peace District:
District Manager: Hali Davenport
Operations Manager, North Peace: Stephanie Lorentz
778-576-1105
Operations Manager, South Peace: Emma McTavish
778-572-1973
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