Cadent to upgrade over 15,228 metres of gas pipelines across Luton

Cadent has today (Monday) confirmed it’s investing more than £120 million to modernise over 395km of its East of England gas pipelines – many of which are over 100 years old.

Between now and March next year, 15,228 metres of metallic pipes will be replaced across the Luton area with new plastic ones.

And across the Central Beds area, 7,557 metres of pipes will be replaced.

It’s hoped the plastic pipes will futureproof the network.

Eleanor Buxton, head of work management, said: “In most cases we can insert the new plastic pipe into the old metallic one. This technique reduces the time of each project, and we don’t have to dig as much, which means less disruption for local communities.

“The upgrades also mean an end to what can often become return visits – with associated disruption – to repair faults on the older metallic mains, as they start to show signs of age.

“We know roadworks aren’t ideal, but my team is determined to move as quickly as they safely can and get the work done with as little disruption as possible.”