Works tap into gas

By Paul Dunlop
LANG Lang residents, your gas is in the pipeline.
Work has begun to connect the town to natural gas as part of a $50 million agreement between the State Government and Multinet Gas.
Contractors from Alinta Gas, which is handling the extension, were last week busy laying the pipes that will bring gas from the Bass gas processing plant.
Cardinia Shire councillor Doug Hamilton welcomed the works.
Cr Hamilton said natural gas would make a huge difference to the lives of Lang Lang residents.
“For too long we have had to rely on very expensive bottled gas or electricity for all our services from cooking to heating and hot water,” he said.
“This will provide residents with an efficient and affordable energy option, representing a saving of $600 to $1000 per household annually.”
Multinet Gas spokesman James Wong said the project was expected to be finished early next year with residents able to access the gas by next winter.