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Artist Clare Neasham created alternative designs for gas holders on the roadside of the A66 in Middlesbrough. A gas holder or gasometer is a big cylindrical container filled with natural or town/coal gas found near towns around the country. They are often abandoned as they are not in use anymore.

Neasham produced painting designs for two gas holders, which are usually painted white in colour. The designs showed bright green and blue geometric shapes, which would offer an interesting view to drivers stuck in traffic. The project was organised by Tees Valley Arts along with Middlesbrough Council and Transco. Unfortunately, the project did not go ahead.