Wales & West Utilities is starting an eight-week project to upgrade the gas pipes in the Old Town area of Chard.
The work will begin on 13 August under multi-way traffic signals on the junction with Mill Lane and then progress to a road closure on 20 August. These are essential works to keep the gas flowing safely and reliably to local homes and businesses, keeping people warm for generations to come. Barring any engineering difficulties, the work will finish by 6 October.
It has been agreed with Somerset Council that this project will start after the gas emergency and pipeline service finishes its upgrade work on Furnham Road, which is due to complete on 12 August. During the eight weeks, Old Town will be closed and there will be no access out of Bradfield Way.
Wales & West Utilities Roxanne Whittaker is managing this work and said:.
We have made good progress with our work on Furnham Road and will be returning during October for a short period. Both projects are part of our wider work to upgrade gas pipes across the area.
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 people across the area. 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 hydrogen and biomethane, so we can all play our part in a green future.
Our Customer Service Team is ready to take your call if you have any questions about our work. You can contact them on freephone 0800 912 2999.
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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 their engineers will be there to help any time of day or night.