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Gas Mains Get Modern Upgrade for Safety
2 Sep
Summary
- Nearly five miles of old cast-iron gas mains were replaced with plastic.
- A $7.5 million federal grant funded the infrastructure project.
- New lines offer better resistance to corrosion and leaks for reliability.
Citizens Energy announced the ceremonial completion of a project that replaced nearly five miles of cast-iron gas mains with industrial-grade polyethylene plastic lines. The initiative was made possible by a $7.5 million grant awarded under the Biden administration's bipartisan infrastructure law.
This upgrade ensures a more reliable gas system, as the new plastic lines are more resistant to corrosion and leaks compared to the old cast-iron materials. The Department of Transportation highlighted that this state-of-the-art material enhances the natural gas grid's safety and efficiency, promising long-term durability.
Company officials confirmed that the final components of this project are expected to be completed by the end of the year. The infrastructure law has allocated a total of $1 billion in grants over five years to support similar essential updates nationwide.
