Gas pipes upgrade programme
Overview
Cadent manages the local underground gas network in the North West. The company is working with the Council to carry out essential improvement works to the gas pipes.
Some of the local pipes are over 100 years old and need to be replaced so that they can continue to be used safely.
The pipes that Cadent will be working on distribute gas to homes, hospitals, schools, offices and industry.
78% of homes in our area rely on mains gas central heating to provide warmth and hot water and these works are critical to ensure that this continues to happen safely.
Work to upgrade gas pipes between April 2025 and March 2026 will mainly be focused in the following areas:
- Chester and Neston (6 projects)
- Ellesmere Port (1)
- Frodsham (1)
Cadent is working with the Council to deliver this programme and help minimise disruption. Where possible, all works within this programme are being scheduled to avoid clashes with other planned projects and highway schemes, such as road surfacing works.
