New improved gas mains for Norwich

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This week National Grid starts work to upgrade the gas system in Norwich City Centre to ensure that residents and businesses continue to enjoy safe and dependable gas supplies in the future.

Engineers have started a four-week improvement scheme to replace 155 metres of old iron gas main along Timber Hill, from the junction of Golden Ball Street to Lion Street, with new long-lasting plastic pipes.

Access for deliveries via Timber Hill will be maintained throughout the project and people
will still be able to visit the shopping centre and shops.

National Grid project manager Kevin Pettitt said: "The gas pipes that run under Timber Hill have served us well and it's now time to replace them. We will be laying new plastic pipes that are very tough, will last for around 80 years and will need no or little maintenance."

He added: "To speed up the job we will be using a process called insertion which means pushing the new pipe through the old one. By using this method we can really reduce the amount of digging we have to do which saves time and minimises disruption to the public."

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