Gas pipeline first hurdle to twin tower demolition

The plan to bring down the Supertech twin towers in Sector 93A has hit the first hurdle.

- Shalabh

200M-LONG PIPELINE SEGMENT COULD BE AFFECTED BY EXPLOSION

• A gas pipeline that runs parallel to the Apex and Ceyane towers in Sector 93A is a cause for concern
• The 18-inch wide pipeline is extremely critical for daily operations of Indraprastha Gas Limited
• The supply via the gas pipeline cannot be stopped, nor can the pipeline be rererouted, say officials
• The pipeline also serves as the main transmission line for the Dadri to DESU GAIL terminal segment
• A 200-metre long segment of the pipeline may be impacted due to the explosion
• The Supreme Court had on August 31 last year ordered the demolitions of the twin towe

Noida: The plan to bring down the Supertech twin towers in Sector 93A has hit the first hurdle. The Mumbai-based company entrusted with the job of the demolition exercise has learnt that an underground gas pipeline runs within 15 metres of the two towers — Apex and Ceyane.