- To protect the pipelines from damage, activities around the pipelines are restricted and landowners are advised not to venture into such activities around the pipeline. Construction of permanent structure in the ROW may damage the pipeline and restrict its maintenance activities, hence it is not allowed.
- The activities which are prohibited in the pipeline Right-of-Way (ROW) are
- Any type of digging
- Plantation of trees
- Any type of construction activity
- Burning fires
- Storing materials
- 2) driving over a pipeline could damage the integrity of the pipe over time, potentially leading to weakness or corrosion in the pipeline