Firstgas has registered easements or designations that protect the strips of land where our pipelines are located. These pipelines are permanently situated on both public and private land, and this is formally recorded on the property title. A change in ownership does not affect these rights.
We retain the rights and responsibilities to access the pipeline easement for maintenance and safety monitoring. This ensures the ongoing protection of both the pipeline and the easement area.
Although Firstgas’ high-pressure pipelines are designed to suit the land use that exists or is expected at the time of construction, it is important to recognise that land use can change over time. Because these pipelines can operate for up to 80 years, such changes are likely during their lifespan.
