Fairford residents invited to hear about gas upgrade project
Work to upgrade gas pipes in the London Street area of Fairford is set to start in the New Year, and Wales & West Utilities is inviting members of the local community to hear about the plans.
Members of the local community are invited to the drop-in session, which will take place on 6 November between 10am - 7pm at The Community Centre, High Street, Fairford, GL7 4AF. Here they can view plans and direct any questions to the project team.
Gas emergency and pipeline service, Wales & West Utilities, will start the work on 5 January 2026 and, barring any engineering difficulties, the project will complete by the end of March. The project is vital to ensuring gas continues to flow safely and reliably to homes and businesses across the area - helping to keep people warm for decades to come.
Wales & West Utilities has liaised with Gloucestershire County Council to plan the work, and it has been agreed that traffic management will be in place for the duration of the project. This will include a road closure on London Street and London Road.
Access will be maintained for residents and businesses, including deliveries.
Wales & West Utilities Mick Gallavin is managing the work and said:
“We’d like to see members of the local community at our drop-in event so that we can share plans of the work.
“We know that working in areas like this is not ideal, but it is essential to make sure we keep the gas flowing to homes and businesses in the area, and to make sure the gas network is fit for the future.
“While most of the gas network is underground and out of sight, it plays a central role in the daily lives of this community. Whether it’s heating your home, making the family dinner, or having a hot bath, we understand how important it is for your gas supply to be safe and reliable and there when you need it.
“This work is essential to keep the gas flowing to local homes and businesses today, and to make sure the gas network is ready to transport green gases in the future.”
To find out more about our pipe upgrade work, please visit www.wwutilities.co.uk/services/gas-pipe-upgrades/pipe-upgrades/. If you have further queries about the project, our Customer Service Team is here to help. You can call us free on 0800 912 2999, message us on X (@WWUtilities), or visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/wwutilities.
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.