Construction, Installation, and Restoration
Of the Natural Gas Laterals Expansion Project
Step 1: Clearing and Grading. The right-of-way is prepared for construction. Sections of pipe are laid along side of the right-of-way.
Step 2: Welding. Sections of pipes are welded together.
Step 2: Welding. The sections are welded from both inside and outside.
Step 3: Protective Coating. Each welded joint is wrapped with a protective coating. Each pipe length is coated when it is produced at the manufacturer.
Step 4: Trenching. The pipe is lifted and placed on the bottom of the trench.
Step 4: Trenching. Heavy machinery lifts the pipe into the trench carefully.
Step 5: Restoration. The trench is then and the surface is graded and returned to pre-construction condition.
Step 5: Restoration. The soil is seeded and the area is restored as close as possible to its original condition.
Step 5: Restoration. The restoration is complete and the area is posted to remind everyone of buried facilities that are underground.