This paper describes one of the longest gas pipelines construction projects to date.  The assignment involved constructing a 16-inch HDPE pipeline along an active and former railroad that traversed farms, two parks, commercial and residential developments and a historic community in Lancaster, PA, en route to the principal and three other landfill gas customers.

Challenges

The resulting 13-mile project required several environmental and construction permits.  Land easements along the active and former rail that were thought to be straightforward also turned out to be complicated by over a century of forgotten deed restrictions and land rights.

Lessons Learned 

The authors describe several project lessons learned to make life easier for the next similar public/private partnership.
 

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