Gas works light up Harbour Esplanade

Gas and electricity giant APA Group is carrying out works in Docklands to prepare for repairs and maintenance.

As part of this project, controlled flaring at the corner of Harbour Esplanade and Collins St began in Docklands in late February and is expected to continue until mid-April.

APA Group is an Australian company that owns and operates natural gas and electricity assets, and an APA spokesperson confirmed that the flaring was part of “routine” integrity works on the T16 Pipeline, which runs from Dandenong to West Melbourne.

“The pipeline plays an important role in the Victorian Transmission System, which supports Victoria’s gas and energy needs for households, businesses, and industry,” the APA spokesperson said.

“Flaring is a globally recognised engineering best practice for safely reducing gas pressure in pipelines. It is the safest and most effective way to prepare the pipeline for repairs or maintenance while protecting the community and the environment.”

This process has been carefully planned, and APA has implemented comprehensive safety measures to protect the environment and the public.

APA has been in close contact with residents, local businesses, the City of Melbourne, and the state and federal governments to ensure the community is aware of the work.