09 October 2024
Gas Mains Replacement - 2
The work to replace the gas mains in Wenthill Close, Downlands Way and Wayside is now planned for w/c 4 or 11 November (the later date is in case of slippage on the previous job). SGN will send letters explaining the works to those in these three streets, about two weeks before the work begins. Some properties may receive a courtesy visit.
The utility engineers now advise that there will be very little road excavation as all the gas mains seem to run along the verges rather than in the roads, so no traffic control/road closure will be required (except for maybe a few minutes now and then while large plant is moving). Excavations will however be needed where the gas main meets the individual property service pipes and this will be explained later by SGN. Verges or driveways disturbed will be reinstated.
Work in Wenthill Close runs from Michel Dene Road to the end of Wenthill Close, with mains on both sides of the road between the junctions of Wayside and Sussex Gardens. Work in Downlands Way runs from Wenthill Close to the start of the shop car park, and work in Wayside is about a third of the way in, the rest of the main is already plastic.
While work is taking place, do speak to staff on site if needed. They will be happy to help.