B.C. Premier David Eby, whose popularity has dropped to 37 per cent according to the latest Angus Reid poll released Wednesday, was in Maple Ridge that same morning for some glad handing and to tour a newly expanded industrial business.
Eby joined media and representatives of the Ministry of Jobs and Economic Growth on a visit to Jewel Welding Fabrication and Coating Ltd.
The company, formally based on Fisherman Road in Albion, relocated to the new industrial park in Webster’s Corners.
Jewel specializes in large-diameter industrial pipe fabrication and coating for major water-service and hydroelectric infrastructure.
Around for more than 17 years, they build pipelines, utilities infrastructure, and hydroelectric penstocks in a variety of environments, including urban areas, steep mountain terrain, and what they describe as complex underground tunnel applications.
Some of Jewel’s noteworthy projects have included the Jericho pump station, the Annacis water tunnel project, Second Narrows, Bridge River penstocks, and the Whistler clarifier.
During Eby’s visit to Maple Ridge this morning he was expected to announce support for this company’s expansion, that includes the new facilities and more jobs.
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