Wales & West Utilities will shortly start work to upgrade part of the gas network in Rhostyllen.
The work, which starts on 11 September, is essential to keep the gas flowing safely to heat and power local homes and businesses, keeping people warm for generations to come. It involves upgrading gas pipes in the Vicarage Hill area of the village and, barring any engineering difficulties, it will take six weeks to complete.
Wales & West Utilities has worked closely with Wrexham County Borough Council to plan the scheme and it has been agreed that traffic management will be in place throughout the work. This includes:
- A road closure on Church Street between the junctions of High Street and Amanda Grove
- Three-way traffic lights at the junction of Vicarage Hill, High Street and Hill Street – this will reduce to two-way lights on High Street after work has completed on the junction
Local residents and businesses will receive more information ahead of the work starting, whilst diversion signs will be clearly in place. Motorists are advised to allow extra travelling time.
Wales & West Utilities Adrian Degg is managing this gas pipe upgrade work and said:
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 Wrexham 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.
We know that working in areas like this is not ideal, but it really 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. We’ll have a team of gas engineers on site throughout the project to make sure our work is completed as safely and as quickly as possible while keeping disruption to a minimum.
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 us on 0800 111