Dewsbury Gets £150,000 Gas Boost

Dewsbury residents will soon start benefiting from a boost to their gas supplies thanks to a £150,000 cash injection from Northern Gas Networks.

United Utilities and Enterprise are carrying out the gas mains improvement project on behalf of the North’s pipeline owner, Northern Gas Networks.

A total of 1.1km of old metal mains is being replaced with new, modern plastic pipe to ensure the safety and reliability of gas supplies in the area for decades to come.

Work is underway on Moor Park Lane, John Street, Battye Street, Camroyd Street, Eastborough Crescent, Leeds Road, Manor Street, St Philips Close and Well Street.

Northern Gas Networks and United Utilities apologise for any inconvenience experienced by residents while these essential gas works are carried out. Northern Gas Networks’ Director Chris Gorman said: “We will do everything we can to minimise any disruption. This year, Northern Gas Networks will invest £82 million renewing gas mains to ensure that our system remains one of the safest in the world.

“The good news is that we will be using modern technology to reduce the number of excavations we need to complete the work and our new plastic pipes are more durable and flexible and have a lifespan of at least 80 years.”