Beverley Gets £254,000 Gas Boost

Residents in Beverley will soon start to benefit from a boost to their gas supplies thanks to a £254,000 cash injection from Northern Gas Networks.

A gas mains improvement project is underway and is expected to be complete before Christmas. The work is being carried out by United Utilities and Morgan Est on behalf of the north’s gas pipeline owner, Northern Gas Networks.

The project is centred on a residential area, those living on: Beech Avenue, Chestnut Avenue, Highfield Road, Maple Drive Lowfield road, Lime Tree Avenue and Hull Bridge Road are all set to benefit from the upgrade.

In total, 2.4km of aging metal mains will be replaced with modern plastic pipe to ensure the safety and reliability of gas supplies in the area for decades to come.

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.”