Colorado River Above-Ground Gas Pipeline Removal
Summary
The city is pushing utility companies to fully remove unused above-ground gas pipelines crossing the Colorado River rather than leaving them as eyesores and potential liabilities.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Feb 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential savings for local taxpayers if utility owners bear the removal costs.
Bullhead City taxpayers, property owners, and river recreationists.
El Paso Natural Gas and Southwest Gas, which face substantial removal costs for abandoned infrastructure.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council (Regular) - Feb 3, 2026
The city is pushing back against utility companies leaving unused above-ground gas pipelines crossing the Colorado River. Council voted to withhold gas line abandonments and fight future rate hikes until the eyesore is removed.
City Council (Special) - Feb 3, 2026
The city is pushing utility companies to fully remove unused above-ground gas pipelines crossing the Colorado River rather than leaving them as eyesores and potential liabilities.
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