Work to lay new pipes to keep gas flowing to homes, businesses, shops and offices is to get underway on 2 April in several locations across the North West.

National Grid, working in partnership with Balfour Beatty, will be carrying out programmes of work to replace metal gas mains with modern plastic gas pipes designed to last at least 80 years in the following areas: Blackpool, Bury, Crosby, Failsworth, Huyton, Lancaster, Liverpool, Nelson, Rawtenstall and Widnes.


Stephen Murray, contract manager, National Grid said: "People across our region enjoy a safe and reliable gas supply and our job is to make sure it stays that way.

"We'll let people know when we’re about to start work. We'll get the job done as quickly and as tidily as possible. We’ll do our best to keep traffic flowing and to make sure streets and driveways remain accessible."

National Grid will be renewing around 450km of gas mains in the North West over the next twelve months, mainly in residential areas. This is part of £22 billion programme of investment in the company’s energy networks in the UK and US over a five year period.

(CD)