Due to reports of ongoing gas leaks in the Etloe area of Blakeney, Gloucestershire we are currently carrying out work to upgrade a wider section of gas pipes in the area to ensure that customers have a safe and reliable gas supply.
This work, on the A48 from Newnham to Lydney, started in December and, barring any engineering difficulties, will be complete by the end of April. It will ensure the gas is kept flowing safely to heat and power local homes and businesses, keeping people warm for generations to come.
The work is being completed in phases and our current work on the A48 will be finished within two weeks. After this we will be moving to the final phase of work in Purlieu, which will involve traffic management in the area. Wales & West Utilities has liaised with Gloucestershire County Council to plan all works.
Wales & West Utilities Paul Ruhback is managing this gas pipe upgrade work. He said:
We would like to reassure the local community that we are working hard to complete the work as quickly, and safely, as possible and would like to thank them for their patience.
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 us on 0800 111 999 straight away, and our engineers will be there to help any time of day or night. Before visiting, we'll ask you to let us know if you or anyone in your household, is experiencing Coronavirus symptoms or self-isolating. We'll still come and help you: but our teams will take some additional precautions to keep us all safe.