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Cutting-edge gas contract for AGN

South Australia’s role in contributing to the ‘clever country’ continues to grow, with locally based Australian Gas Networks securing a multi-million-dollar supply contract for an innovative property development.

Nov 12, 2015, updated Nov 12, 2015

AGN announced yesterday it would invest about $13.2 million over the next 20 years to connect and supply gas to the $600 million North Harbour development at Moreton Bay in Queensland.

The project is touted as one of the most environmentally friendly and low-emission precincts in the state.

The development will feature 2200 residential allotments, commercial properties, shopping centres, community facilities and a major marine project including a marina.

AGN said it would outlay an initial $5 million constructing a 10.5km high-pressure gas pipeline into the prestigious development.

Its centrepiece is a 170ha business park which is expected to provide significant job opportunities for the region.

AGN chief operating officer Andrew Staniford said the company was involved in a new benchmark construction that he anticipated would be adopted by future projects.

“From the very start, it has been designed to enable residents – whether they be residential or commercial – to benefit fully from the availability of natural gas to the entire precinct,” he said.

North Harbour project director Peter Lightbody said the gas pipeline was a significant feature of the state-of-the-art development.

“Our development is a rare and exceptional mixed-use project that will provide a wide variety of living options from the family house to an apartment around the marina or a water-fronted residence, all within easy access to our marina, retail and commercial precincts,” he said.

“One point of difference between North Harbour and other developments will be the full availability of natural gas to all property owners, whoever they may be.

“That in turn will make the development one of the most environmentally friendly, low-emission precincts in the region – a value-add benefit most property owners are attracted to these days.”

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