Chamber welcomes pipeline

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The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce has hailed the National Energy Board’s blessing of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.

“Citizens will see great economic benefit within the Kamloops community” from the project, said Ryan Scorgie, president of the chamber's board of directors.

A Community Benefit Agreement will provide over $700,000 in direct support to a variety of community projects and the City of Kamloops will also see an increase in tax revenue of $1.2 million on an annual basis, according to figures in a chamber press release.

The chamber also expects significant economic activity in the area and the opportunity for local businesses to work on and support the project.

“The chamber strives to increase business opportunities within our region, as well as provide a voice for local businesses to all levels of government,” said Scorgie. “It is our hope that we provide a sustainable process for resources development and economic growth within Kamloops, B.C. and across Canada.”