Upgrading the gas network in Bishopston
Wales & West Utilities is shortly starting work to upgrade the gas pipes in the Kings Drive area of Bishopston.
The project will take place between 3 March – 16 May and has been planned in conjunction with Bristol City Council. The project is essential to keep the gas flowing safely to heat and power local homes and businesses, keeping people warm for generations to come.
The work involves upgrading pipes and it has been agreed that, during the project, sections of Kings Drive will be closed to traffic and motorists are advised to allow extra travel time. All buses using this route will be diverted to the route set by Bristol City Council.
Wales & West Utilities Simon Lee is managing this gas pipe upgrade work and said:
We have worked with the Council to minimise disruption to motorists.
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 final section of this project to make sure our work is completed as safely and as quickly as possible while keeping disruption to a minimum.
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 wider 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 engineers will be there to help any time of day or night.