Consumers Energy broke ground on Monday for a project — Four Cities Metro Pipeline — that will modernize more than eight miles of natural gas pipeline in Oakland and Macomb counties.
The pipeline project transverses through Royal Oak, Clawson, Madison Heights, and Warren, providing infrastructure upgrades and modernizing natural gas delivery to more than 750,000 homes and businesses in the area.
This year, construction will target Royal Oak, Clawson, and Warren for its initial phase. The project replaces a pipeline that dates to the 1950s and is expected to create more than 100 jobs each year.
“Projects like this are vital to the sustainability of our infrastructure and reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening the reliability of our natural gas system,” says Holly Bowers, vice president of natural gas engineering and supply at Consumers Energy. “By replacing aging pipelines, our customers can continue to count on us to deliver safe and reliable natural gas.”
Consumers Energy says it’s working closely with local communities, municipal leaders, and customers to communicate construction impacts, including lane closures.
“Not only are we investing in modernizing our infrastructure, but we are investing in the communities we serve through opportunities for economic advancement,” says Bowers. “This is about more than strengthening our systems. It’s about supporting local jobs and growth in the area.”
The Four Cities Metro Pipeline Project will extend through 2029.
For more information, visit consumersenergy.com/fourcities.
