Bord Gáis Networks has unveiled plans to bring natural gas to homes and businesses in Tipperary Town.

The construction work on the pipeline, which starts this week, will see customers in Tipperary Town joining a network of 640,000 customers in Ireland who enjoy this clean, efficient and environmentally friendly fuel.

Tipperary Town will be supplied with natural gas from the existing Raheen Above Ground Installation (AGI) in Garryspillane, Co. Limerick. The project involves laying a 17km feeder main pipeline along the R662 to the edge of Tipperary town and 9.8km of distribution pipeline throughout the town. Construction of the feeder main pipeline is being carried out by Bord Gáis Networks' designated contractor, GMC Group. Work on the new distribution pipeline in Tipperary town is scheduled to begin in spring 2011 and be completed within six months.

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Bord Gáis Networks is currently liaising with all the relevant authorities and organisations, as well as the businesses and residents along the route of the pipeline, to ensure that all concerned are aware of the planned construction. All excavations will be backfilled and surfaces restored to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum. As safety is our priority, Bord Gáis Networks has been working with the Roads and Planning departments in Tipperary Town Council and Tipperary County Council to agree local traffic management plans and to arrange appropriate sites for the storage of pipes and fittings.

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