‘Engineering difficulties’ delay completion of gas work upgrades

Work to upgrade gas pipes in the Larkhall area of Bath has overrun due to ‘engineering difficulties’, with disruption expected until next Wednesday, 4th June.

A Wales & West Utilities van

Wales & West Utilities is currently working to upgrade gas pipes in the St Saviour’s Road area.

The project is taking place to keep the gas flowing safely and reliably to local homes and businesses, keeping people warm for generations to come.

The gas emergency and pipeline service has liaised with Bath & North East Somerset Council to plan the work, and it has been agreed that St Saviour’s Road will be closed at the junction with Larkhall Place, whilst the one-way system on St Saviour’s Road, between Larkhall Place and Dafford Street, has been temporarily suspended, allowing residents access.

Wales & West Utilities Simon Lee is managing this gas pipe upgrade work.

He said: “This project was due to complete today but due to engineering difficulties work has been extended into next week.

“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.”