Larkhall, Bath upcoming gas pipe upgrade work
This coming weekend Wales & West Utilities will be working to complete its project to upgrade gas pipes in the Larkhall area of Bath.
The work follows investigative work last month and is vital to ensuring that gas continues to flow safely and reliably to homes and businesses across the area, helping to keep people warm for decades to come. The gas emergency and pipeline service has collaborated with Bath & North East Somerset Council, and it has been agreed that this essential work will be completed over the course of the weekend to minimise disruption to the local community.
It has been agreed that the junction of Eastbourne Avenue, Fairfield Road, Tyning Lane and Camden Road will be closed from 6.30pm on Friday 20 March, with the road re-opening by 5am on Monday 23 March.
Wales & West Utilities Simon Lee is managing this work and said:
“We have planned these works during the weekend to minimise disruption to motorists.
“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.”
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.