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Update: Network upgrade at Station Road, Cramlington

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The North of England’s gas distributer, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is carrying out essential works to upgrade the gas distribution network in and around Station Road, Cramlington.

The £168,000 project is part of NGN’s ongoing investment in the gas infrastructure in the area and involves replacing nearly two kilometres of existing metal gas pipes with more durable plastic ones.  This will ensure the continued, safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in the area for years to come.

The works have been carefully planned in conjunction with Northumberland County Council, and are expected to last around four weeks.

The project is progressing well and NGN are currently working on the Station Road phase, with three- way traffic lights keeping traffic flowing.

On Friday 3 May, traffic lights will be removed for the Bank Holiday weekend, to allow shoppers greater access to Manor Walks Shopping Centre.

All remaining excavations will be secured with a road plate.

On Tuesday 7 May, three way lights will be placed on the junction of Manor Walks access road and Station Road, staying in position for up to two weeks.

Regular updates will also be available on NGN’s website northerngasnetworks.co.uk, Twitter @NGNgas and Facebook @northerngasnetworks.

Shops and businesses in the area will remain open as usual throughout the project.

Alan Robley, Site Manager for Northern Gas Networks said: “We have been working closely with Northumberland County Council to carefully plan these works and will be doing all we can to minimise disruption to customers.

“We’d like to apologise for any inconvenience customers may encounter and thank everyone for their support and patience as we work to complete this project as safely and quickly as possible.”

For further information about the project please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: customercare@northerngas.co.uk.

Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

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Essential gas mains replacement work on Kingsway South, Gateshead

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the North of England’s gas distributor, will begin essential gas mains replacement work on Kingsway South, Gateshead from Thursday 9th May 2019 until Friday 25th September 2019.

The work has been carefully planned in collaboration with Gateshead Council to minimise disruption to customers and road users. In order for engineers to complete the work as safely and quickly as possible, it will be necessary to close the outside lane of Kingsway South in 80 meter stretches at a time. The work will be carried out between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 to minimise disruption at commute times.

Darren Pearson, Site manager at Northern Gas Networks, said “The safety of our customers and engineers is our number one priority, and closing the inside lane is essential in ensuring the public and our workforce stay safe at all times.

“We would like to thank customers for their patience at this time and apologise for any inconvenience experienced. We will keep businesses and road users updated throughout the work.”

For further information about the project please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: customercare@northerngas.co.uk.

Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

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Essential upgrade to gas distribution network on Manor Drive, Pickering

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The North of England’s gas distributor, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing £380,000 to upgrade the gas distribution network at Manor Drive, Pickering and surrounding streets in the area.

The project, which is due to start on Tuesday 7 May 2019, is part of NGN’s ongoing investment in the gas infrastructure in the area to ensure the continued, safe and reliable supply of gas to customers for years to come.

In order for the work to be carried out safely and efficiently, it will be necessary to install two-way traffic lights on Keld Head, near the junction of Westgate Carr Road; from 17 June for three weeks. There will also be a road closure in place on Firthland Road, at the junction of Anchorite Lane, from 9 September for approximately three weeks.

It is expected that journey times will be extended while the temporary traffic signals are in place, so motorists are advised to leave extra time for travel.

Northern Gas Networks will be holding a community drop-in at The Memorial Hall, Potter Hill on 30 April 2019 from 4.30 – 6pm. The drop-in will provide an opportunity for customers to meet the team, find out more about the work and how they might be affected, and raise any questions or concerns they may have.

Pete Knapton, Site Manager for Northern Gas Networks said: “We’d like to apologise for any inconvenience customers may encounter and thank everyone for their continued support as we work to complete this project as safely and quickly as possible.”

Shops and businesses in the area will remain open as usual while the work is underway.

NGN’s Customer Care Officers have been door-knocking local residents and businesses to make customers aware of the work, while on-site signage will advise motorists of the work taking place. Regular updates will also be available on NGN’s website northerngasnetworks.co.uk, Twitter @NGNgas and Facebook @northerngasnetworks

For further information about the project please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: customercare@northerngas.co.uk.

Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

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Update: Essential gas mains upgrade on Wincolmlee, Hull

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The north of England’s gas distributer, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing £475K to upgrade the ageing gas distribution network on Wincolmlee, Hull.

The project, which began on 4 February, is part of NGN’s ongoing development of infrastructure in the area and involves replacing over 400m of existing metal gas mains with more durable plastic pipes, to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers for years to come.

Due to engineering complications, the project will be extended for a further four weeks.  The existing road closure which extends from the junction of Station Drive cycle path to the junction of Fountain Road, will remain in place until Monday 20 May in order for engineers to carry out the work safely and efficiently.

A full signed diversion is in place for motorists and all electronic traffic boards throughout the Hull area are displaying the latest information.

This extension has been planned in conjunction with Hull City Council.

Dave Johnson, Site Manager for Northern Gas Networks, said “We would like to thank all our customers for their patience while we carry out work to modernise the gas network in Wincolmlee. We are very sorry for the inconvenience the work is causing and we’re doing every we can to complete the project as soon as possible’’.

For further information about the project please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: customercare@northerngas.co.uk.

Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

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NGN works complete on Nevilles Cross Bank, Durham

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The North of England’s gas distributer, Northern Gas Networks (NGN) have now completed their repair work on Nevilles Cross Bank, Durham. The site was cleared last night, and traffic lights have been removed.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents and road users for their patience during our works.

Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

 

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NGN and partners share HyDeploy update with Westminster stakeholders

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN) joined fellow gas distributer Cadent, the Health & Safety Executive and a consortium of hydrogen industry experts in London on Wednesday 3rd April , for an update on blended hydrogen project HyDeploy.

This Network Innovation Competition-funded programme is exploring blending 20% hydrogen into the natural gas network in order to reduce carbon emissions, with no need for customers to change their behaviour or appliances.

NGN CEO Mark Horsley with Alex Sobel MP and Cadet Safety Director Simon Fairman.

Around 100 stakeholders from across industry, academia, media and government attended the launch in Westminster, including keynote speakers Alex Sobel MP (Lab, Leeds North West) and BEIS Senior Policy Adviser Matt Hitchens.

NGN’s CEO Mark Horsley joined the panel, for a Q&A discussion which centred around the recent Spring Statement and government proposals for greater amounts of ‘green gas’ into the grid and the challenges to rollout. The importance of choice for customers, in terms of which types of energy solutions they use, was central to the debate, as was the huge potential for economic growth and job creation.

Meantime, HyDeploy Lead Adam Madgett spoke about the enabling policies and pathways required for commercial rollout of blended hydrogen, once the Renewable Heat Incentive ends in 2021.

After the HSE last year granted an exemption to blend hydrogen into the Keele University gas network, a 12 month trial will begin later this autumn.

NGN will lead a wider trial at a location on its public network in the North East in 2020, while Cadent will follow with a second public trial on their North West network in 2021.

www.hydeploy.co.uk

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Holes not woes: NGN wins 52 ‘considerate’ awards!

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Award-winning roadworks might sounds like a contradiction in terms, but a regional company has shown that holes don’t have to spell woes.

Northern Gas Networks, the North of England’s gas distributor, won a total of 52 awards in this years Considerate Constructors’ Scheme (CCS) National Site Awards, held in April.

The company won awards for work sites across the region, including Leeds, Huddersfield, Beverley, Halifax,Pontefract, Harrogate, South Shields, Scarborough, Hull, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Newcastle, Carlisle, Maryport and Wigton.

The phenomenal medal haul included 12 Gold Awards – and the award for the Most Considerate Site in the UK award (under £500k) for the company’s gas holder demolition project in Carlisle.

Since 1999, the CCS has been rewarding the UK’s most considerate construction sites for the contribution they have made towards improving the image of construction.

The scheme sends assessors around the country to grade sites’ consideration towards local neighbourhoods and the public, safety, the workforce and the environment.

Northern Gas Networks distributes gas to 2.7 million homes and businesses and provides the region’s emergency gas response service.

The company’s construction work ranges from replacing old gas pipes beneath roads, through to major infrastructure projects such as demolishing giant gas holders or maintaining the large diameter distribution pipes which act as the ‘motorways’ of the network.

Tim Harwood, Head of Programme Management for Northern Gas Networks, said:

“Keeping the North of England cooking on gas means our roadwork signs and barriers are a common sight around the region.

“We take great pride in making sure our sites have minimal impact on local communities and the travelling public, while meeting high environmental standards and looking after the welfare of own engineers.

“Nobody likes roadworks, of course, but if we can design our sites in the most considerate way possible, we can cause far fewer headaches for our customers.

“All our teams are really thrilled with this latest recognition from the Considerate Constructors’ Scheme. It’s great to see our sites are up there with the very best in the UK.”

Considerate Constructors Scheme Chief Executive, Edward Hardy said: “Congratulations to all the 2019 National Site Award winners. Each award winning site should be extremely proud of receiving this prestigious industry accolade, which recognises their invaluable contribution to improving the image of construction.

“Year-on-year, the scheme places a higher level of expectation for the 7,000 plus construction sites typically registered with the Scheme at any time.  We work with sites to push the boundaries of what is achievable and this year’s accomplishments by sites have certainly not disappointed, with over 764 sites receiving National Site Award recognition.

“We are always amazed by the increasing levels of performance on site across the country, and we look forward to performance continuing to increase through next year and beyond.”

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Essential upgrade to gas distribution network at Station Road, Cramlington

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The North of England’s gas distributer, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is carrying out essential works to upgrade the gas distribution network in and around Station Road, Cramlington.

The £168,000 project is part of NGN’s ongoing investment in the gas infrastructure in the area and involves replacing more than 1800m of existing metal gas pipes with more durable plastic ones.  This will ensure the continued, safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in the area for years to come.

The works have been carefully planned in conjunction with Northumberland County Council, and are expected to last around four weeks.

Initial investigation works will take place from Tuesday 23 April 2019, and following results it may be necessary to implement some temporary traffic management measures in and around Station Road.

NGN will provide progress updates on any traffic management measures required following these investigation works.

NGN’s Customer Care Officers have been door-knocking local residents and businesses to make customers aware of the project’s latest phase, while on-site signage will advise motorists of the work taking place.

Regular updates will also be available on NGN’s website northerngasnetworks.co.uk, Twitter @NGNgas and Facebook @northerngasnetworks.

Shops and businesses in the area will remain open as usual throughout the project.

Alan Robley, Site Manager for Northern Gas Networks said: “We have been working closely with Northumberland County Council to carefully plan these works and will be doing all we can to minimise disruption to customers.

“We’d like to apologise for any inconvenience customers may encounter and thank everyone for their support as we work to complete this project as safely and quickly as possible.”

For further information about the project please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: customercare@northerngas.co.uk.

Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

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Essential upgrade to Penrith gas distribution network at Salkeld Road/Beacon Edge and Fell Lane

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The North of England’s gas distributer, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is carrying out essential works to upgrade the gas distribution network in and around Penrith.

The £247k project is part of NGN’s ongoing investment in the gas infrastructure in Penrith and involves replacing more than 500m of existing metal gas pipes with more durable plastic ones.  This will ensure the continued, safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in the area for years to come.

The works have been carefully planned in conjunction with Eden District Council and TTRO east.

For the works to be carried out as safely and efficiently as possible, it will be necessary to implement some temporary traffic management measures.

From Monday 22nd April until mid-June there will be a temporary traffic light system in place on Beacon Edge. Access to and from the cemetery will be kept open at all times.

It will also be necessary to introduced road closure on Beacon Street, Fell Lane and Brent Road at a later stage during the project, and a signed diversion route will be in place for motorists at this time.

NGN will provide specific dates for the road closures as the project progresses.

It’s expected these works will cause some delays to journey times, so motorists are advised to leave extra time for travel whilst the temporary traffic signals and road closures are in place.

NGN’s Customer Care Officers have been door-knocking local residents and businesses to make customers aware of the project’s latest phase, while on-site signage will advise motorists of the work taking place.

Regular updates will also be available on NGN’s website northerngasnetworks.co.uk, Twitter @NGNgas and Facebook @northerngasnetworks.

Shops and businesses in the area will remain open as usual throughout the project.

Dan Hind, Site Manager for Northern Gas Networks said: “We have been working closely with Eden District Council to carefully plan these works and will be doing all we can to minimise disruption to customers.

“We’d like to apologise for any inconvenience customers may encounter and thank everyone for their support as we work to complete this project as safely and quickly as possible.”

For further information about the project please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: customercare@northerngas.co.uk.

Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

 

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Essential upgrade to gas distribution network at Trunk Road, Redcar

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The North of England’s gas distributer, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is carrying out essential works to upgrade the gas distribution network at Trunk Road, Redcar.

The £680k project is part of NGN’s ongoing investment in the gas infrastructure in the area and involves laying more than two kilometres of new plastic pipes.

This will ensure the continued, safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in the area for years to come.

The works have been carefully planned in conjunction with Redcar and Cleveland Council and will start on Tuesday 23 April 2019, lasting approximately 16 weeks.

In order for the works to be carried out safely and efficiently, it will be necessary to introduce a lane closure on Trunk Road, heading west from the junction of Kirkleatham Lane to the roundabout leading on to West Coatham Lane for the duration of the project.

It’s expected these works will cause some delays to journey times, so motorists are advised to leave extra time for travel whilst the lane closure is in place.

NGN’s Customer Care Officers will be door-knocking local residents and businesses in the coming weeks to make customers aware of the project’s latest phase, while on-site signage will advise motorists of the work taking place. Regular updates will also be available on NGN’s website northerngasnetworks.co.uk, Twitter @NGNgas and Facebook @northerngasnetworks.

Shops and businesses in the area will remain open as usual throughout the project.

Nigel Pearson, Site Manager for Northern Gas Networks said: “We have been working closely with Redcar and Cleveland Council to carefully plan these works and will be doing all we can to minimise disruption to customers.

“We’d like to apologise for any inconvenience customers may encounter and thank everyone for their support as we work to complete this project as safely and quickly as possible.”

For further information about the project please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: customercare@northerngas.co.uk.

Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

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