By Abigail Popple, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Rocky Mountain Goat

Pipeline Valuation

RDFFG directors discuss possible pipeline devaluation

Dec 6, 2025 | 12:38 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board of directors discussed a possible re-evaluation of the property values of pipelines at their November 20th meeting.

The re-evaluation, announced by BC Assessment in September, would see the property value of pipelines in the district fall by about 30 per cent, resulting in a huge loss of tax revenue for the RDFFG.

Electoral Area H director Dannielle Alan has been vocal about her concerns regarding the proposal.

“I am incredibly disappointed by the lack of communication from BC Assessment,” she said. “To [staff], was BC Assessment invited to make a presentation to our board regarding the potential impacts to Fraser-Fort George?”

RDFFG CAO Chris Calder said BC Assessment was invited to the November board meeting, but they declined, saying the proposal is now in the Ministry of Finance’s hands.

Pipeline Valuation

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“Have they reached out to us in the past year or even in the last three months regarding the possible and significant changes to the pipeline valuation in our area?” Alan asked.

Calder said in mid-September, BC Assessment said there was a pipeline re-valuation in the works that may have an effect of up to a 30 per cent reduction in property values.

“We did follow up,” Calder added. “But we don’t have a lot of greater clarity from BC Assessment.”

Alan asked if local governments were involved in the assessment process, and staff said they were not involved, to their knowledge.

“From your communications with BC Assessment, what is the potential impact of the pipeline devaluation in the regional district? Are there any particular areas that are more hard-hit?” Alan asked.

Calder said six out of seven electoral areas will see a decrease in tax revenue from pipelines, if the re-valuation is approved. He added that electoral areas G and H will see the greatest impact.

“Those service areas where they have the pipeline corridors… they’ll transition that tax to residents and businesses,” Calder added.

“That’s the high-level summary as we await more details on the preview [tax] roll for 2026,” Calder said.

Those details will be available around January 1st, Calder said.