Columbia Gas Announces Infrastructure Replacement Project for Penn Township and Hanover Pipelines

Hanover, Pa. – Columbia Gas has announced an infrastructure replacement project proposed to begin in early June to upgrade aging gas pipelines in Penn Township and the Borough of Hanover in the Area of the Hanover Arboretum. (Titled: The Hanover Arboretum Natural Gas Infrastructure Replacement Project)

Project plans consist of:

• Approximately1,140 linear feet of mainline pipe will be replaced.

• Approximately 55customers will have service lines upgraded.

• Approximately 1 customer will have their meter relocated to the outside.

• Pipeline replacement work will take place on the following streets: Boundary Avenue, West Middle Street, Ruth Avenue and Doss Alley.

• Hours of operation will primarily be 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with evening and Saturday work possible.

• Lane closures and detours will be in effect only during work hours.

• Project is tentatively proposed to begin in early June 2026 and is estimated to be completed by the end of 2026. Project duration may be impacted by weather and/or unforeseen construction impediments in existing ground conditions.

• Customer properties will be restored to pre-project conditions following the completion of main and service line work.

• Road, sidewalk, and other right-of-way restoration will be completed using reasonable local municipal standards or PennDOT’s standards of restoration.

• Work will be performed by Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania contractor, Kinsley Construction.

Columbia Gas provided the following statement: "At Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, we see our pipeline replacement program as an investment in the communities we serve. Required to enhance the safe and reliable system we currently operate, the upgrades Columbia Gas is doing now are part of our ongoing commitment to reliably deliver natural gas, safely and efficiently, for generations to come."

For information from Columbia Gas contact Alicia Bozic - Sr. Public Affairs Specialist, Columbia Gas of PAMD at 717-825-9580 or via email at ABreighner@nisource.com.

The Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, was incorporated in 1815. The Borough serves the public through stewardship, government, development and improvements of public assets including water/sewer/stormwater & refuse utilities, parks & recreation facilities, the Hanover Market House, the Guthrie Memorial Library, as well as Code Enforcement, Police & Fire Departments. It is governed by the Borough Council, overseen by the Borough Manager, and staffed by administrative, public service, public works, sewer, water, refuse and engineering professionals. Known as the Snack Food Capital of the World, Hanover is home, not only to numerous food industries, but also to manufacturing, technology, commercial sales, and services. Hanover Borough offices, located at 44 Frederick Street, can be reached at 717-637-3877 or by email at Info@HanoverBoroughPA.gov. More information is also available at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov.