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£150k upgrade to Farsley gas distribution network

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The north of England’s gas distributor, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing £150k to upgrade the ageing gas distribution network in and around Beech Lees, Farsley.

The project is part of NGN’s ongoing investment in the gas infrastructure in the area and involves replacing almost 1,500m 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 project, which begins on Monday (15 January) and is expected to take 11-weeks to complete, has been planned in conjunction with Leeds City Council to ensure all works are completed with as little disruption as possible.

In order to carry out the work safely and efficiently, it will be necessary to introduce a number of traffic management measures.

From Monday 29 January, three-way temporary traffic signals will be in place at the junction of Calverley Lane, Priesthorpe Road and Bryan Street. The lights will remain in place for one-week before being removed and replaced with two-way signals at the junction of Bryan Street and Bagley Lane for a further week.

During this time, a road closure will be in place at the junction of Bryan Street with access to the road via Priesthorpe Road.

On Monday 12 February these lights will be removed and placed at the junction of Bagley Lane and Cherry Tree Drive for a further week. All traffic signals will be manually operated during peak times to ease congestion.

Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.

Russell Horner, Business Operational Leader at Northern Gas Networks, said: “We have been working closely with Leeds City Council to carefully plan these works in order to minimise any disruption to customers.

“We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these works, and thank our customers for their patience and support in getting them completed as 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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£45,000 investment in gas distribution network on Portrack Lane, Stockton-on-Tees

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The north of England’s gas distributor, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing around £45,000 to upgrade the ageing gas mains on Portrack Lane, Stockton-on-Tees.

The project is part of NGN’s ongoing investment in the gas infrastructure in the area and involves replacing more than 300m of existing metal gas mains with more durable plastic pipes. This will ensure the continued, safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in the area for years to come.

The six-week project, which is due to start on Thursday (4 January), has been carefully planned in conjunction with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.

In order to carry out works safely and efficiently, works will carried out in three phases. During all phases of the work it will be necessary to implement temporary traffic measures.

Phase one will commence on Thursday 4 January until Thursday 18 January with two-way traffic lights in place on Portrack Lane.

Phase two will commence Thursday 18 January to Thursday 25 January where there will be three-way traffic lights in place at the junction of Limeoak Way.

The third and final phase of work will commence on Thursday 25 January until Thursday 8 February where there will be two sets of traffic lights in place.

Depending on the scale of the works, the gas distributor may need to implement a road closure on Rupert Street at the junction of Union Street East. If this is required, a signed diversion route will be in place. Access for pedestrians and businesses will remain open throughout the works.

NGN’s Customer Care Officers have been door-knocking residents and businesses to make customers aware of the work, while on-site signage will advise road users of the works.

John Richardson, Business Operational Leader for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We have been working closely with the local highways department 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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Innovation explored and shared at LCNI

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The Northern Gas Networks Innovation Team headed south-west to Telford in December, for the annual Low Carbon Networks & Innovation conference.

Bringing all the UK energy networks together in one place along with suppliers and academia, the conference was an opportunity to share learning, explore new technology, listen to updates on major energy innovation projects across the country and discuss solutions to new challenges.

NGN’s 2017 stand featured some of the Innovation portfolio’s leading projects, including the gas detection dogs, back blade protector and STASS robot.

It was also an opportunity to update around 1,100 delegates on NGN’s pioneering energy futures projects H21, HyDeploy, InTEGReL and City CNG.

Drawing a lot of interest to the stand was our Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell car, which added a new dimension alongside the Tesla electric vehicles on display and saw Fleet & Commercial Manager Mark Squires fielding a wealth of questions.

But star of the show was definitely gas detection dog Midge, who ensured there were plenty of visitors observing his amazing ability through a series of live demos.

“It’s been a great couple of days and we’ve spoken to a lot of people about the work we’re doing,” said Innovation Portfolio Manager Adam Madgett.

“LCNI brings the UK’s energy innovators and networks together under one roof, and is an important chance for us to discover new technology, share what we’re doing and learn about successful project delivering great results, which will ultimately help us improve our own processes.

“Everyone involved has put in a lot of time and effort into ensuring our stand looked great and presentations were compelling, so I’d like to say thank you to them all on behalf of the Innovation team.”

LCNI presentations this year included:

InTEGReL – Keith Owen

InTEGReL is a new whole systems research and demonstration facility, launched by Northern Gas Networks, Northern Powergrid and Newcastle University in partnership with the EPSRC National Centre for Energy Systems Integration (CESI).

Linking Innovation with Government initiatives – Stephen Parker

How the H21 project aligns to Westminster’s long term plans for a low-carbon future, as featured in the UK government’s recently published Clean Growth Strategy.

Health and Safety Monitor – Richard Hynes-Cooper

NGN and specialist supplier J3llyH34d have developed a prototype health monitor that through sensor technology measures exposure to noise, vibration and heat to ensure the wellbeing and long-term health of our engineers.

H21 – Adam Madgett, Chris Barron

Following on from the original H21 study, NGN in partnership with Cadent have commenced four new projects to support the H21 vision. News will also be shared on the £15 million collaborative bid to Ofgem’s Network Innovation Competition.

Redefining Failure – Wayne Smith

An analysis system has been developed to define the risk of asset failure built on individual maintenance data. This new system allows us to plan ahead and ultimately deliver more efficient management of these assets over their lifetime.

System Two Assess and Seal robot – John Pickering

Working with specialist supplier Synthotech and ALH, we’re building a ‘best of breed’ state-of-the-art robot to travel down our pipes and show us what’s happening below the surface.

Low Carbon Gas Pre-heating – Adam Sadler

Over the past two years, we’ve installed new pre-heating systems across our network, to monitor how new technology can improve our carbon emissions and improve reliability and performance.

City CNG – Jamie McMaster

NGN is partnering Leeds City Council, and longer term, the private sector, to provide a high pressure gas connection for a CNG fuelling station. Serving the council’s fleet of converted CNG bin lorries, this will help reduce emissions and improve air quality.

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£100k upgrade to Skipton gas distribution network

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The north of England’s gas distributor, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing more than £100k to upgrade the ageing gas distribution network in and around High Street, Skipton.

The project is part of NGN’s ongoing investment in the gas infrastructure in the area and involves replacing around 300m of existing metal gas mains with more durable plastic pipes. This will ensure the continued, safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in the area for years to come.

The project, which begins on Thursday 4 January and is scheduled for completion on Monday 19 February, has been planned in conjunction with North Yorkshire County Council and Skipton Town Council to ensure all works are completed with as little disruption as possible.

In order to carry out the work safely and efficiently, it will be necessary to introduce two road closures throughout the project.

The first closure will be on Jerry Croft from Thursday 4 January until Monday 22 January. This closure will then be removed and Otley Street will be closed for the remainder of the project.

Whilst works are taking place, some market traders will not be able to operate. Skipton Town Council will advertise the dates that the market will be affected and will advise when all markets stalls are open as usual.

A customer drop in cabin will be available on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10am and 12pm for the full duration of the works for anyone that has any concerns or questions that they would like addressing. The cabin will be located in High Street car park just off Jerry Croft. We urge any customers that have any concerns to visit our customer care officer Suleman Lorgat who will be at the cabin and happy to help.

Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times with engineers working between 8am and 4pm Monday to Sunday.

Anna Mycoe, Business Operational Leader at Northern Gas Networks, said: “We have been working closely with North Yorkshire County Council and Skipton Town Council to carefully plan these works to minimise any disruption to customers.

“We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these works, and thank our customers for their patience and support in getting them completed as 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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£60k upgrade to Dewsbury gas distribution network

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The north of England’s gas distributor, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing more than £60k to upgrade the ageing gas distribution network on Myrtle Road, Dewsbury.

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

The project is due to start on Saturday 17 February and should be completed by Sunday 25 February. It has been planned in conjunction with Kirklees Council to ensure all works are completed during the school holidays to cause as little disruption as possible.

In order to carry out the work safely and efficiently, it will be necessary to introduce a road closure between North Road and the junction of Myrtle Road. It is expected that this will cause some delays, so road users are being urged to use alternative routes where possible and allow extra time for their journeys. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.

Chris Nevison, Business Operational Leader for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We have been working closely with Kirklees Council to carefully plan these works in order to minimise any disruption to customers.

“We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these works, and thank our customers for their patience and support in getting them completed as 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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£50k upgrade to Headingley gas distribution network

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The north of England’s gas distributor, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing more than £50k to upgrade the ageing gas distribution network in and around North Lane, Headingley.

The project is part of NGN’s ongoing investment in the gas infrastructure in the area and involves replacing around 350m of existing metal gas mains with more durable plastic pipes. This will ensure the continued, safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in the area for years to come.

The project, which is due to begin on Tuesday 2 January and is expected to last approximately five weeks, has been planned in conjunction with Leeds City Council to ensure all works are completed with as little disruption as possible.

No traffic management is required during these works. However, there will be a requirement to suspend parking bays along North Lane whilst these works take place. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.

Russell Horner, Business Operational Leader for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We have been working closely with Leeds City Council to carefully plan these works to minimise any disruption to customers.

“We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these works, and thank our customers for their patience and support in getting them completed as 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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£35k upgrade to Brighouse gas distribution network

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The north of England’s gas distributor, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing more than £35k to upgrade the ageing gas distribution network on Huddersfield Road, Brighouse.

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

The project, which will begin on Wednesday 3 January and is scheduled for completion on Saturday 27 January, has been planned in conjunction with Calderdale Council to ensure all works are completed with as little disruption as possible.

In order to carry out the work safely and efficiently, it will be necessary to introduce a number of traffic management measures.

Two-way temporary traffic signals will be in place for the duration of the works and will be manually operated between 7am and 7pm in a bid to ease traffic congestion.

There will also be two road closures on Lawson Road and Mill Royd Avenue at the junction of Huddersfield Road. Signed diversion routes will be in place for all motorists.

Whilst all traffic measures are in place, the pelican crossing on Huddersfield Road will be temporarily suspended and an alternative crossing will be provided. All existing bus stops within the works will moved to a clearly signposted location.

Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.

Chris Nevison, Business Operational Leader for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We have been working closely with Calderdale Council to carefully plan these works in order to minimise any disruption to customers.

“We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these works, and thank our customers for their patience and support in getting them completed as 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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£30k upgrade to Batley gas distribution network

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The north of England’s gas distributor, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing more than £30k to upgrade the ageing gas distribution network in and around Huddersfield Road, Birstall, Batley.

The project is part of NGN’s ongoing investment in the gas infrastructure in the area and involves replacing almost 250m of existing metal gas mains with more durable plastic pipes. This will ensure the continued, safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in the area for years to come.

Work will begin on Saturday 27 January and is scheduled for completion on Sunday 18 February. It has been planned in conjunction with Kirklees Council to ensure part of the works are completed during the school holidays to cause as little disruption as possible.

In order to carry out the work safely and efficiently, it will be necessary to introduce a number of traffic management measures, detailed below:

  • On Saturday 27 January, the existing four-way traffic signals will be suspended and will be replaced with temporary four-way signals (manually operated during peak hours) for the duration of the works. Whilst these works are being carried out, a southbound lane closure will be in place.
  • From Monday 29 January, there will be a road closure introduced on Brookroyd Lane at the junction of Huddersfield Road. This closure will remain in place until Sunday 4 February.
  • From Monday 5 February, a closure will be introduced on Church Road at the junction of Huddersfield Road. Traffic will be able to exit Church Road into Huddersfield Road. This closure will remain in place until Sunday 11 February.

Due to the introduction of traffic management, it is expected that there will be some delay to bus services. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.

Chris Nevison, Business Operational Leader at Northern Gas Networks, said: “We have been working closely with Kirklees Council to carefully plan these works in order to minimise any disruption to customers.

“We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these works, and thank our customers for their patience and support in getting them completed as 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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£25k upgrade to Yeadon gas distribution network

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The north of England’s gas distributor, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing more than £25k to upgrade the ageing gas distribution network in and around Henry Terrace, Yeadon.

The project is part of NGN’s ongoing investment in the gas infrastructure in the area and involves replacing around 150m of existing metal gas mains with more durable plastic pipes. This will ensure the continued, safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in the area for years to come.

The project, which will begin on Monday 15 January and is expected to last approximately two weeks, has been planned in conjunction with Leeds City Council to ensure all works are completed with as little disruption as possible.

In order to carry out the work safely and efficiently, there will be no right hand turn available on to Kirk Lane from New Road. The existing traffic lights will be re-phased to coincide with the works and a signed alternative diversion route will be in place for all motorists. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.

Russell Horner, Business Operations Leader Northern Gas Networks said: “We have been working closely with Leeds City Council to carefully plan these works so we can minimise any disruption to customers.

“We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these works, and thank our customers for their patience and support in getting them completed as 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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£100,000 investment to gas distribution network in Close, Newcastle

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The north of England’s gas distributor, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing almost £100,000 to upgrade the ageing gas mains in Close, Newcastle upon Tyne.

The project is part of NGN’s ongoing investment in the gas infrastructure in the area and involves replacing more than 250m of existing metal gas mains with more durable plastic pipes. This will ensure the continued, safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in the area for years to come.

The six-week project, which is due to start on Monday 29 January 2018, has been carefully planned in conjunction with Newcastle City Council to ensure as little disruption as possible.

In order to carry out works safely and efficiently, temporary two-way traffic lights will be in place for the full duration of the project. Works will begin from underneath the high-level bridge on the eastbound carriageway before progressing and ending outside the Copthorne Hotel in Newcastle Quayside.

NGN’s Customer Care Officers will be door-knocking local residents and businesses to make people aware of the work, while on-site signage will provide advance notification to road users. Shops and businesses in the area will remain open as usual throughout the project.

Richie Manuel, Business Operational Leader for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We have been working closely with Newcastle City Council to carefully plan these works and will be doing all we can to minimise disruption to shops, businesses and road users.

“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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