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Gallery of PG&E Exposed Pipelines & Spans

In 2018, PG&E reported to the CPUC 14 exposed pipeline locations in Lafayette. When questioned, PG&E said Lafayette has no exposed pipelines. We aim to help document the true extent of exposed pipelines in Lafayette -- here is a partial list of exposed sections and spans.

Buckeye 
Ranch Trail

 
Exposed or Design Span: sagging, coating damage, overhanging trees, unsupported, risk of runoff debris, wildfire, erosion. PG&E eventually studied and remedied by removing nearby vegetation after receiving media attention. 

Twin Canyon Girl Scout Camp

 

Design Span: unprotected from children play areas, unsupported, trees overhead, scratched coating. 
 

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Border of Twin Canyon Girl Scout Camp and Briones Park

 

Exposed Pipeline: unmarked as gas pipeline, in loose soil & actively eroding hillside.

 

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Prado Way
 
Design Span: large oak trees increasingly leaning over span, pipeline angle, near residential homes. PGE eventually removed trees after we brought media attention.
 

Moraga Blvd.

 

Design Span: exposed to vandalism, earthquake liquidation zone, High Consequence Area.

 

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Lafayette Moraga Trail
 
Exposed pipeline replaced
Dec. 2018. 
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Why did PG&E prioritize this pipeline replacement over the ones above?
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(pics before & during construction)
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