Where are we upgrading gas mains?
Over the next 12 months, we’ll be replacing dozens of kilometres of older cast iron, PVC and galvanised low-pressure mains with new high-pressure polyethylene pipes (poly pipes).
From winter 2024, our crews will be replacing mains in:
- Blake Street and Banfield Street, Ararat – 18.1 kilometres
- Napier Street and Seaby Street, Stawell – 16.8 kilometres
- Cramer Street and Laverock Road, Warrnambool – 42.7 kilometres
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 Upgrading outdated sections of the gas network helps us manage any safety risks associated with older low-pressure networks.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 days!
We prioritise works in regions and towns with higher gas leakage rates.
