Residents and business owners in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, are set to benefit from essential upgrades by Cadent, the UK’s largest gas distribution network, to help prepare the local gas network for the future.
The project will see 400 metres of gas pipe, originally laid in 1960, replaced with modern plastic pipes that will keep gas flowing safely and reliably for decades to come.
Work started on Monday 27 July and is expected to last for six weeks, with completion currently scheduled for Monday 7 September.
To keep engineers and road users safe while the upgrade is completed, traffic management will be needed in a number of phases:
Cadent will work to complete the scheme as safely and efficiently as possible.
The project is part of Cadent’s ongoing programme to upgrade ageing gas mains across the East of England, helping to future-proof the network and reduce the need for future repairs.
Gas stays ON for the duration of work. The only interruption to supply will be to properties that take a direct feed from the pipes being replaced. Supply to these properties will be disconnected for a short while, as the property gets connected onto the new pipe. Advance notice will be given, and more information will be provided to these properties.
If you smell gas, always ring the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999*, day or night. Do not assume it is related to this work; it may not be and needs to be checked.
Cadent is the UK’s largest gas distribution network with a 200-year legacy. We are in a unique position to build on strong foundations whilst encouraging the curiosity to think differently and the courage to embrace change. Day to day we continue to operate, maintain and innovate the UK’s largest gas network, transporting gas safely and protecting people in an emergency. Our skilled engineers and specialists remain committed to the communities we serve, working day and night to ensure gas reaches 11 million homes from Cumbria to North London and the Welsh Borders to East Anglia, to keep your energy flowing.
Here at Cadent we support the Government’s plans to reach Net Zero by 2050. That means we’re backing the introduction of hydrogen as a low carbon alternative to natural gas for the future. We know people love the controllability of gas and, with our network already in place, it makes sense to switch to the lower carbon alternative offered by hydrogen, which we believe can keep homes and businesses warm for generations to come.
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