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Coos County commissioners back Northwest Natural bid to take over county gas pipeline
Summary
Coos County commissioners voted to send a letter to the Oregon Public Utilities Commission supporting Northwest Natural’s application to acquire the county‑owned gas pipeline; commissioners said the county lacks funds to make $10–12 million in needed repairs and will transfer $2 million in pipeline reserves to support the deal.
Coos County commissioners voted to send a letter to the Oregon Public Utilities Commission endorsing Northwest Natural’s application to acquire the county‑owned gas pipeline that serves roughly 1,900 residences and multiple major employers.
Commissioner Sweet, who has coordinated the transfer effort, said the county has about $2,000,000 in a pipeline fund but faces an estimated $10–12 million in repairs to keep the line operating. “To be completely honest, we are selling it for $1,” he said, adding that the county would convey its $2…
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