Residents and businesses in Upper Weston are being invited to find out more about upcoming gas works as Wales & West Utilities prepares to return to the High Street area to complete a major upgrade of the local gas network.
A Wales & West Utilities van
The final phase of the project, which will see more than 615 metres of gas pipes replaced in total, is scheduled to take place between 13th and 23rd February.
As part of the work, a drop-in information session will be held at All Saints Centre, High Street, Bath, BA1 4BX on Thursday 22nd January, between 9.15am and 3.45pm.
Members of the community will be able to view the plans and put questions directly to the project team.
The scheme is described as “vital” to ensuring gas continues to flow safely and reliably to homes and businesses in the area.
During the final stage, Wales & West Utilities has agreed with Bath & North East Somerset Council that a road closure will be needed on the High Street between its junctions with Eastfield Avenue and Lansdown Lane.
The closure will be in place from 7pm on 13th February until 6am on 23rd February.
Wales & West Utilities’ Simon Lee, who is managing the work, said: “We’d like to see members of the local community at our drop-in event so that we can share plans for the work.
“This work will bring our project, which was largely completed last year, to a close.
“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.”
Queries can be directed to the Wales & West Utilities Customer Service Team on 0800 912 2999.
