South Jersey Gas, a subsidiary of South Jersey Industries (SJI), has received approval from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to implement a $200 million, five-year Infrastructure Investment Program (IIP).
Commencing July 1, the IIP will begin the replacement of approximately 250 miles of at-risk facilities, including vintage coated steel and Aldyl-A plastic mains and related services, as well as the installation of excess flow valves on new service lines.
By targeting aging sections of the South Jersey Gas distribution system, the approved program will enhance the overall service provided to South Jersey Gas customers, support environmental stewardship by reducing emissions and facilitate economic development through job creation in New Jersey.
“At South Jersey Gas, our more than 400,000 customers count on us to provide safe, reliable, affordable natural gas service,” said Brent Schomber, president and COO, South Jersey Gas. “The Infrastructure Inv