For more than 130 years it has dominated the skyline over part of Great Yarmouth.

And now National Grid has launched a consultation to secure the long-term future of the Grade II listed gasholder at Admiralty Road. 

The gasholder has been part of the town’s skyline since it was built in 1884, but a recent assessment of its condition has shown that it requires some work.

The National Grid is proposing to remove its tanks and refurbish its frame and is contacting homes and businesses about the plans as part of its consultation.

Launching the consultation, land regeneration manager at National Grid, Nadia Dew said: “To do any work to this gasholder, we need to apply for permission from Historic England and Great Yarmouth Borough Council.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The gas holder on Admiralty Road has been in place since 1886.

"Before we do this, we’d like to explain the proposed work and listen to any comments or questions from residents and businesses across the town.

“Our proposal is for the removal of the tank and the refurbishment of its guide frame in-situ.

"We believe this is the best way to open the site for new uses and secure the long-term future of a significant part of the town’s heritage and skyline.”

National Grid has written to every home and business in Great Yarmouth with further information about the consultation and how to get involved.

To higlhight what it hopes to achieve National Gid has created an online exhibition, which will run from February 14 to 5pm on 28 February at www.greatyarmouthgasholder.info.

Anyone who does not have internet access can contact National Grid on 0800 8199 071 for alternative arrangements to be made.

In March last year, the Victorian gasometer featured prominently in a photography exhibition which focused on the UK’s industrial heritage.

The consultation comes as a neighbouring redundant 1960s gasholder will be dismantled by spring.

The 1960s-built gasholder on Admiralty Road has been de-watered, and workers are preparing to begin tearing down the redundant structure.

The gasholder will be taken apart gradually, and it is reported that the structure will be down by springtime.