Wales & West Utilities is investing over £2.6 million over the next few years to upgrade gas pipes across the wider Exeter area, helping ensure a safe and reliable supply for around 1,500 customers for decades to come.
Wales & West Utilities is investing over £2.6 million over the next few years to upgrade gas pipes across the wider Exeter area, helping ensure a safe and reliable supply for around 1,500 customers for decades to come.
The intensive programme of mains replacement works will see approximately 9,900 metres of gas pipes upgraded and the gas emergency and pipeline service will work closely with Devon County Council to carefully plan projects, and manage any necessary traffic measures.
Work will begin across the Alphington area whilst projects in Ottery St. Mary and Tipton will take place later this year.
Wales & West Utilities’ Roxanne Whittaker is managing the programme and said:
“We’re investing in our gas network to ensure it remains safe, reliable and fit for the future for the customers we serve across the wider Exeter area. We’ll continue to work closely with the local authority, and commit to keep communities informed as projects are planned and delivered.
“We understand our work can cause disruption, but it is essential to maintain a resilient network that people rely on every day.
“While much of the gas network is out of sight, it plays a vital role in daily life – from heating homes to cooking meals and we know how important it is that gas is there when people need it.
“This investment will not only maintain today’s supply but also prepare the network to transport greener gases in the future.”
For more information about work in your area, visit www.wwutilities.co.uk/gas-pipe-upgrade-projects/. As projects begin, customers can also find out what to expect from the work at www.wwutilities.co.uk/services/gas-pipe-upgrades/.
Wales & West Utilities is the gas emergency and pipeline service, delivering energy to over 7.5 million people across Wales and the south west of England. We don’t sell gas; we transport it through an extensive underground network of more than 35,000 kilometres of pipes.
If you smell gas or suspect carbon monoxide, call the National Gas Emergency number on 0800 111 999 immediately. Trained engineers are available 24/7 to respond and keep you safe.
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