Where are we upgrading gas mains?
Over the next 12 months, we’ll be replacing 74kms of older cast iron, PVC and galvanised low-pressure mains with new high-pressure polyethylene pipes (poly pipes).
From June 2024, our crews will be working in:
- Viewpoint St, Ararat (replacing over 7kms of mains)
- Aberdeen St, Geelong West (10.7kms)
- Lynott St, Horsham (13.3kms)
- Fisher St, Stawell (11.6kms)
- Cramer St, Warrnambool (20.5kms)
- High St, Ararat (10.6kms)
Why are we doing this?
At AusNet, we take safety seriously. Upgrading outdated sections of the gas network helps us manage any safety risks associated with older low-pressure networks. See Our safety commitment.
Gas leaks and blockages, although rare, can also cause outages. High-pressure gas means better supply reliability and less chance of interruptions, especially during those chilly winter mornings!
We prioritise works in regions and towns with higher gas leakage rates.
