Bord Gais Networks (BGN), on behalf of Gaslink, has undertaken a review of towns that are currently not connected to the national gas network. All regions have been taken into consideration.
The New Towns Analysis Phase 1 Report was published in October 2006 identifying 11 towns which proved viable for connection to the grid when analysed ina single group. The New Towns Analysis Phase 2 was published in October 2007, containing the results of a further 15 towns and a review of updated data for Ballinrobe, a non-viable town in Phase 1. Six towns proved viable for connection in the Phase 2 study.
Phase 3 of the study has now been completed. The report contains the results of the remaining 39 towns, including Tipperary Town, which was not completed in the Phase 2 Study, of which four have proved viable. The cost of bringing gas to these four towns would be approximately €15m. The four towns are:
- Tipperary Town, Co. Tipperary
- Kinsale, Co. Cork
- Innishannon, Co. Cork
- Kells, Co. Meath
The report is available for download below.
New Towns Analysis Report
- Report on New Towns Analysis Phase 3 - Issued by Gaslink, 9 April 2010
- Report on New Towns Analysis Phase 2 - Issued by Bord Gais, 11 October 2007
- Report on New Towns Analysis Phase 1 - Issued by Bord Gais, 4 November 2006
Press Release - New Towns Analysis Phase 3 Report
Getting Connected
To enquire about connection to the natural gas network, please visit our Getting Connected section.
Enquiries
Enquiries in relation to the new town evaluation process should be directed to newtowns@gaslink.ie
