Army Corps approves Enbridge pipeline reroute around Wisconsin reservation
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AI Article Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has given approval to Enbridge for rerouting a 41-mile section of an oil pipeline around the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa's reservation in northern Wisconsin. This rerouting replaces an older 12-mile section. Enbridge is taking these measures to avoid traversing the tribal lands.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
This project shows how energy infrastructure projects must balance development goals with respecting indigenous lands. For Canadian builders, this means there may be an increased emphasis on consulting with local communities and reevaluating routes which could influence timelines, regulatory permits, and costs.
