Wales & West Utilities is investing over £800,000 over the next year to upgrade gas pipes in Yealmpton, helping ensure a safe and reliable supply for communities in the area, for decades to come.
The intensive programme of mains replacement works will see the company replace nearly 5 kilometres of gas pipes across the village. To minimise disruption the gas emergency and pipeline service will work closely with Devon County Council to carefully plan projects and manage any necessary traffic measures.
The programme of mains replacement works starts today (20 July) in Riverside Walk and, all going to plan, this work will finish by the end of December. Further work will be undertaken in the Stray Park and Torr Bridge Park areas at a later date.
During the Riverside Walk section of the project it has been agreed that the following traffic management will be in place:
- Motorists asked to give and take between no. 1 - 6 Hillside Way (20 July – 21 August)
- A road closure on Torr Lane, between the junction of Ford Road and adjacent to no. 2 Hillside Drive (3 August – 1 September)
- Two-way traffic lights on Ford Road, between the junctions of Boldventure and Torr Lane (1 September – 7 December)
- Motorists asked to give and take on Orchard Close, between no. 10 – 18, near the junction of Ford Road (28 September – 23 October)
Wales & West Utilities’ Natalie Raphael is managing the programme and said:
“We’re investing in our gas network to ensure it remains safe, reliable and fit for the future for the customers we serve across Yealmpton. We'll be keeping the local community updated on these works and working with the local authority, and other key partners, to keep disruption to a minimum.
“We understand our work can cause disruption, but it is essential to maintain a resilient gas network that households and business can rely on every day.
“While much of the gas network is out of sight, it plays a vital role in daily life – from heating homes to cooking meals and we know how important it is that gas is there when people need it.
“Once we’ve completed this intensive phase of work, we’ll leave behind an upgraded network that meets today’s energy needs, and is ready to transport greener gases in the future.
“By completing this work now, barring any emergency repairs, we can avoid returning to the area and causing further disruption to the local community for decades.”
For more information about work in your area, visit www.wwutilities.co.uk/gas-pipe-upgrade-projects/. As projects begin, customers can also find out what to expect from the work at www.wwutilities.co.uk/services/gas-pipe-upgrades/.
Wales & West Utilities is the gas emergency and pipeline service, delivering energy to over 7.5 million people across Wales and the south west of England. We don’t sell gas; we transport it through an extensive underground network of more than 35,000 kilometres of pipes.
If you smell gas or suspect carbon monoxide, call the National Gas Emergency number on 0800 111 999 immediately. Trained engineers are available 24/7 to respond and keep you safe.
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Wales & West Utilities, the gas emergency and pipeline service, brings energy to 7.5m people across the south west of England and Wales. If you smell gas, or suspect the presence of carbon monoxide, call them on 0800 111 999 straight away, and engineers will be there to help any time of day or night.