Distribution networks’ approved replacement programmes 2009 - 2010

1. Under the Pipelines Safety Regulations 1996, regulation 13A, HSE has approved the replacement programmes in Table 1 for the year April 2009 – end March 2010.
2. The national target is 3728.4 km.
3. As part of its monitoring strategy and 5 year intervention plans for the Distribution Networks (DNs), HSE will carry out mains replacement audits to check that mains are decommissioned in accordance with the policies and procedures in the DNs’ Gas Safety (Management) Regulations 1996 safety cases.

Table 1 – Approved mains replacement programmes 2009 – 2010 by Distribution Network