SA-based Australian Gas Networks (AGN) is investing an estimated $13.2 million over the next 20 years to connect and supply gas to the $600 million North Harbour development.
AGN will invest an initial $5 million to construct the new pipeline.
The further $8.2 million will be invested over the next 20 years in laying and connecting over 64 km of of reticulation piping to each individual property – which will be a combination of commercial, residential and retail.
Work on the high pressure pipeline commenced in July 2015 and it is expected to be completed by December.
AGN Chief Operating Officer Mr Andrew Staniford said the pipeline was being built to accommodate for future additional connections along its route as the property development progressed, while North Harbour Project Director Mr Peter Lightbody said the gas pipeline was a significant feature of the state-of-the-art development.
