The north of England’s gas distributer, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing around £27,000 to upgrade the ageing gas distribution network in Railway Road, Ilkley.

The major project is part of NGN’s ongoing development of infrastructure in the area and will involve reinforcement work to the gas network to maintain the gas pressure during the winter months in Ilkley, to 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 5 September and is expected to last around two weeks with an estimated finish date of Monday 19 September has been planned in conjunction with Bradford Council to ensure all works are completed with as little disruption as possible.

In order to complete the work as safely and efficiently as possible, a road closure will be introduced on Railway Road at the junction of Nelson Road from 5 September for the whole of the project. A fully signed diversion will be in place for motorists.

Due to the traffic management, there may be some delays to local bus services, however all bus companies will be notified of the works in advance of the project starting.

Customer Care Officers from NGN have been door knocking local residents and businesses and sending letters to make them aware of the work.  Shops and businesses will remain open as usual.

Engineers will be working from Monday to Friday between 8am and 4pm with access maintained for pedestrians at all times.

Dean Woolley, Network Officer for Northern Gas Networks said: “We have been working closely with Bradford Council to carefully plan this essential project and will be doing all we can 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, option 7 or email customercare@northerngas.co.uk

Anyone that smells gas or suspects Carbon Monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Work to replace around 600m of ageing metal gas mains in Burnley Road, Hebden Bridge, is progressing well.

The £95,000 investment is part of Northern Gas Networks’ (NGN) ongoing development of infrastructure in the area to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to our customers in the area for years to come.

The essential project began on Monday 27 July and phases One and Two are now complete. Phase Three is now underway and engineers have adjusted traffic management plans in order to minimise disruption caused and carry out the work safely and efficiently.

Two way traffic lights will remain in place at the junction of Tuel Lane and Burnley Road and the footpath closure on Tuel Lane will be extended further beyond Rock Haven. Road crossings will remain in place so that pedestrians can safely cross the road.

Traffic will also be unable to turn right from Tuel Lane onto Burnley Road and a short diversion route will be in place via Beech Road and Albert Road.

All restrictions will be removed by tomorrow (Friday 19 August) and the project is expected to be complete by Wednesday 24 August.

Matt Cordingley, Site Manager for Northern Gas Networks said: “We have been working closely with Calderdale Council to carefully plan these works and we are doing all we can to minimise disruption to members.  We know that no one likes road works and we would like to thank everyone for bearing with us while we carry out these essential works.”

For further information about the project please contact NGN’s Customer Care team on 0800 040 7766, option 7 or email customercare@northerngas.co.uk

Anyone that smells gas or suspects Carbon Monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

The north of England’s gas distributer, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing £110,000 to upgrade the ageing gas distribution network in Station Road, Ossett.

The major project is part of NGN’s ongoing development of infrastructure in the area and will involve replacing 800 metres of existing metal gas mains with more durable plastic pipes, to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in the area for years to come.

The project, which begins on Monday 22 August and will last approximately eight weeks with an estimated completion date of 14 October, has been planned in conjunction with Wakefield Council to ensure all works are completed with as little disruption as possible.

In order to minimise disruption, the works will be carried out in two phases. Phase One will begin on Station Road on Monday 22 August and last approximately two weeks.  During this phase, two-way temporary lights will be placed on Station Rad to manage traffic flow.

Phase Two will then begin on Monday 5 September in and around Sunnydale Park and will take around six weeks to complete.

Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times and engineers will be working Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm.

Josh Hampshire, Construction Services Area Manager for Northern Gas Networks said: “We have been working closely with Wakefield Council to carefully plan this project 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, option 7 or email customercare@northerngas.co.uk

Anyone that smells gas or suspects Carbon Monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

The north of England’s gas distributer, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing £70,000 to upgrade the ageing gas distribution network in Canada Drive, Harrogate Drive and Benton Park Drive, Rawdon.

The major project is part of NGN’s ongoing development of infrastructure in the area and will involve replacing 600m of existing metal gas mains with more durable plastic pipes, to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in the area for years to come.

The project, which began on Monday 15 August and will last approximately six weeks with an estimated completion date of 23 September, has been planned in conjunction with Leeds City Council to ensure all works are completed with as little disruption as possible.

Work began on Harrogate Road on Monday 15 August and will continue along to Benton Park Drive.

In order to carry out the work as safely and efficiently as possible, some traffic management measures will be in necessary

There will be temporary traffic lights placed on Harrogate Road from Monday 15 August for the duration of the scheme.

A road closure will be introduced on Benton Park Drive from Monday 19 September for two weeks with an alternative diversion route signed and displayed for all motorists.

As a result of the traffic management it is expected that there will be some delays to bus services.

Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times and engineers will be working Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm.

 James Knox, Site Manager for Northern Gas Networks said: “We have been working closely with Leeds City Council to carefully plan the majority of this project to take place during the school holidays 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, option 7 or email customercare@northerngas.co.uk

Anyone that smells gas or suspects Carbon Monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Engineers from Northern Gas Networks have repaired a gas main at the Travelodge hotel on Gilesgate, Durham  after a gas escape was reported on Tuesday, 16 August.

No guests were present in the hotel at the time so no rooms were evacuated, and gas supply was restored as soon as the work was completed.

Barry Brightman, Emergency Officer for Northern Gas Networks said: “We’d like to apologise for any inconvenience and thank members of the public for their patience.”

For further information about the project 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 on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Northern Gas Networks (NGN) has launched a brand new £50,000 Community Promises Fund to support local communities across the north of England.

NGN delivers gas to 2.7 million homes and businesses in the North East, northern Cumbria and much of Yorkshire, covering cities and town including Leeds, Hull, Bradford, York, Huddersfield, Darlington and Newcastle.

Leeds Community Foundation (LCF), a charity dedicated to creating positive change in local communities, will manage the new Fund and distribute grants to successful applicants. The Northern Gas Networks Community Promises Fund will offer grants of £1,000 – £10,000 to third sector organisations and community groups with innovative approaches to delivering sustainable initiatives in council areas of the North of England served by NGN.

The Community Promises Fund will support projects, events and initiatives which will help to alleviate hardship and other challenges associated with fuel poverty, educate around environmental energy efficiency ideas and raise awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. Funding will also be available to groups who encourage people to get involved with STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and maths) and related career opportunities.

Tom Bell, Head of Social Strategy for NGN, said: “I’m delighted to be involved in our partnership with Leeds Community Foundation, which will give NGN a great opportunity to work with and support charities and local community groups across our network on new and exciting initiatives. This will help us better understand and develop partnerships in the communities that we serve. I look forward to seeing what I believe will be a diverse range of ideas and to exploring some very innovative projects that we can help take forward.”

LCF’s Chief Executive, Sally-Anne Greenfield, said: “We are delighted to be working with Northern Gas Networks on this fantastic fund which will help to alleviate issues such as fuel poverty and help generate awareness and education surrounding energy efficiency. We will be working with other Community Foundations across the North of England to ensure the money is distributed to the projects and initiatives which can help those most in need.”

The deadline for all Community Promises Fund applications is Thursday 22 September, with successful applicants receiving grants by the end of November.

Anyone that smells gas or suspects Carbon Monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

The north of England’s gas distributer, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing over £170,000 to upgrade the ageing gas distribution network in Brunswick Road, Castlegate and Middlegate, Penrith.

The major project is part of NGN’s ongoing development of infrastructure in the area and will involve replacing around 900m of existing metal gas mains with more durable plastic pipes, to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in the area for years to come.

The project which began on Monday 1 August and is expected to last a further ten weeks, with an estimated finish date of Friday 28 October, has been planned in conjunction with Cumbria County Council to ensure all works are completed with as little disruption as possible.

In order to complete the work as safely and efficiently as possible Brunswick Road will be closed from Monday 15 August for four weeks.  Work will then progress onto Castlegate, which will be closed to traffic and then finally Middlegate, which will again be closed during the work.  Signed diversion routes will be in place throughout the project.

NGN’s customer care team has been keeping local residents and customers informed about the work through door knocking, letters and signage on site. Customers are also being invited to drop into the customer cabin on Brunswick Road where the team will be on hand every Thursdays between 11am and 2pm, to answer any questions about the work as it progresses.

Shops and businesses will remain open as usual and access will maintained for pedestrians and motorists at all times.

Jamie Wright, Site Manager for Northern Gas Networks said: “We have been working closely with Cumbria County Council to carefully plan this project.  The work was originally scheduled for earlier this year, however was moved back due to damage caused by the recent floods.

“We will be doing all we can to minimise disruption to customers and would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these works.  We’d like to thank everyone 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, option 7 or email customercare@northerngas.co.uk

Anyone that smells gas or suspects Carbon Monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

The north of England’s gas distributer, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing £17,000 to upgrade the ageing gas distribution network in Rufford Avenue, Leeds.

The major project is part of NGN’s ongoing development of infrastructure in the area and will involve replacing 12m of existing metal gas mains with more durable plastic pipes to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in the area for years to come.

The project, which will start on Monday 29 August and last approximately one week with an estimated completion date of 4 September, has been planned in conjunction with Leeds City Council to ensure all works are completed with as little disruption as possible.

The works will take place on Rufford Avenue at the junction of Harper Lane. During this time there will be a road closure on Rufford Avenue for approximately one week, with a signed diversion route clearly displayed for all motorists.

Stop-go boards will also be used on Harper Lane at the junction of Rufford Avenue between 8am and 6pm, with two-way temporary traffic lights used after that time.

All bus services will run as normal, however there may be some delays due to the traffic management in place but all bus companies will be contacted before works begin.

Engineers will be working from Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm, with pedestrian access maintained at all times.

Russ Oxley, Construction Services Area Manager for Northern Gas Networks said: “We have been working closely with Leeds City Council to carefully plan this project during the school holidays 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, option 7 or email customercare@northerngas.co.uk

Anyone that smells gas or suspects Carbon Monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

The North of England’s gas distributer, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing over £1.2m to safely dismantle and remove its gas holder tanks in Meadow Lane, Leeds.

The major project, which began on Monday 27 June 2016, will take 24 weeks to complete and will be carried out in conjunction with specialist partner, KDC Contractors LTD.

For around 100 years gas holders were a vital part of the local gas supply system, responsible for supplying gas to thousands of people across the country.  In more recent years the gas holders have been used to bolster the network’s gas supplies during colder weather, and at peak times in the early evenings.  However, advances in technology and the enhanced capability of the modern-day gas network, mean that gas holders are no longer in use.

NGN is committed to taking down its gas holders in an environmentally responsible way, by recycling as many materials as possible.  The company will be using recycling all materials taken away from the site.

Mark Johnson, project lead from NGN’s Major Projects team said; “The decision has been made to dismantle the gas holders at Meadow Lane as they are no longer in use and they are costly to maintain.  We’ll be working with a specialist contractor to carry out the work in a safe and environmentally responsible way.

“We know how important these structures can be to some communities and we’ll be working closely with local community and stakeholders to give them the opportunity to commemorate the structures as they disappear from the skyline through hosting art workshops in schools in conjunction with our local community artist.”

NGN is encouraging people to share their memories of the Meadow Lane gas holders through its ‘Gas Holder Memories’ campaign by emailing gasholdermemories@northerngas.co.uk, using #gasholdermemories on social media or in writing to: Northern Gas Networks, 1100 Century Way, Thorpe Park Business Park, Colton, Leeds, LS15 8TU

NGN is aiming to dismantle 23 of the regions gas holders by 2021 as part of continued investment in modernising the gas network.

A short film has been made a short film to commemorate NGN’s gas holders as they disappear from the regions skyline.  The film is available to watch at: http://www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk/ngn-and-you/environment/cleaner-and-greener/case-studies/

For further information about the project please visit www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk, 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, 7 days a week.

The north of England’s gas distributer, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing around £190,000 to upgrade the ageing metal gas distribution network in Wakefield Road, Back Chapel Lane, and Smith Lane, Moldgreen, Huddersfield.

The major project is part of NGNs’ ongoing development of infrastructure in the area and will involve replacing around 350m of existing metal gas mains with more durable plastic pipes to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to our customers in the area for years to come.

The project, which will commence on Monday 22 August and last approximately 12 weeks, has been planned in conjunction with Kirklees Council to ensure all works are completed with as little disruption as possible.

Paul Jagger, Construction Services Area Manager for Northern Gas Networks said: “We have been working closely with Kirklees Council to carefully plan the major part of these works during school holidays in order to minimise any disruption caused.

The project will start on Monday 22 August on Wakefield Road at the junction of Back Chapel Lane.  This first phase of work is expected to last around one week.  There will be a staggered lane closure in place with both carriageways being reduced to one lane at separate intervals.  Traffic flow will be maintained on both sides of the carriageway, however some delays are expected.

From Monday 29 August work will continue onto Wakefield Road with part of the work taking place directly outside LIDL. Some of the parking bays outside Westmount Veterinary Surgery will be temporarily suspended during this part of the work which is expected to take around three days.  The outside lane of the outbound carriageway will also be closed during this time however the inside lane will remain open.  Once this section of the work is complete we will be reducing the inbound carriageway to one lane for a further three days.  One of these lanes will be reopened for the final part of this phase which is planned to take place week commencing Monday 29 August.

NGN engineers will begin to work at the junction of Wakefield Road and Smithy Lane on Monday 5 September.  There will be a lane closure on the inbound carriageway and Smithy Lane will also be reduced to one lane at the junction of Wakefield Road.  As the works progress along Wakefield Road, the inbound carriageway will be reduced to one lane at the junction of Poplar Street.  Traffic flow will be maintained, however road users are being warned to expect some delays.

On Monday 12 September both lanes will be reopened on Smithy Lane however just one lane will be reopen on the inbound carriageway of Wakefield Road between properties 172 – 182.  The lane will remain closed the following week commencing 19 September while work continues from outside 182 Wakefield Road to the junction of Poplar Street.

From week commencing 26  September we will be working on Back Chapel Lane for four weeks.  During this time a staggered road closure will be in place where we will close 80m sections of road at a time.  Access will be maintained via Wakefield Road or Chapel Street.

Moving into week commencing 17 October, we will begin works at the junction of Chapel Street and Old Wakefield Road, this will last approximately one week during which time one lane will be closed and temporary two way traffic lights will be in place to manage traffic flow.

The final stage of the project will require engineers to work in the entire outbound carriageway.  In order to carry out this work safely and efficiently a contra flow system will be in place to allow traffic to safely flow in both directions.  Due to the complex nature of this part of the project the works will carried out during the weekend to minimise the disruption caused.

Finally work will conclude on an area of private land.  NGN has liaised closely with the land owner and members of the public will not be affected. Engineers will also return to the junction of Chapel Street and Old Wakefield Road to decommission the old gas main.  Traffic will not be affected.

Engineers will be working seven days a week from 8am – 5pm in order to complete these works as quickly as possible.

NGN will endeavour to maintain pedestrian access at all times and shops and businesses will remain open as usual.

Paul Continued: “We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these works, and would like to thank customer for their patience and support while we work to complete the project as quickly as possible.”

For further information about the project please contact NGN’s Customer Care team on 0800 040 7766, option 7 or email customercare@northerngas.co.uk

Anyone that smells gas or suspects Carbon Monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.