Natural gas extension cost balloons; Ocean Ridge considers alternatives
A previously estimated $600,000 cost to bring a natural gas main to Ocean Ridge grew sharply after utility engineers reassessed pressure and routing needs; the moderator cited a potential trunk-line estimate near $17 million and recommended exploring alternatives such as propane tanks and regulatory outreach.
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The commission heard an update on efforts to extend natural gas service to Ocean Ridge. Moderator reported that initial outreach led the town to believe a mainline could be extended for about $600,000, but subsequent technical assessments indicated a significantly larger scope: the utility would need a 3.5-mile submarine spur plus a major trunk upgrade, pushing the projected cost into the millions. "We went from 600,000... to the main trunk line... would be basically around 17 [million]," she said.
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