Gas pipe diversion in Buckley, Flintshire
Wales & West Utilities is starting work to divert gas pipes in the Drury Lane area of Buckley.
The work is being undertaken at the request of Dwr Cymru Welsh Water which will complete its own project after the work on the gas pipes has finished. The work will start on 30 March and will be carried out in phases. The gas emergency and pipeline service has collaborated with Flintshire County Council, and local people have received details of the work.
It has been agreed that road closures will be in place and local diversion routes will be clearly signposted.
Closures include:
- Phase 1 – Drury Lane, between the junctions of Drury New Road and Beech Road (30 March – 15 May)
- Phase 2 – Beech Road, between the junctions of Pinewood Avenue and Hawarden Drive (20 July – 28 August)
- Phase 3 – Three-way traffic lights on Clydesdale Road – dates and information to be communicated in due course
Wales & West Utilities Adam Smith is managing this work and said:
“We are completing these works at the request of Dwr Cymru Welsh Water.
“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.”
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.