The north of England’s gas distributer, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing £95,000 to upgrade the ageing gas distribution network in Burnley Road, Sowerby Bridge.

The major project is part of NGN’s ongoing development of infrastructure in the area and involves 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 will commence on Monday 18 July and last approximately six weeks, has been planned in conjunction with Calderdale Council to ensure all works are completed with as little disruption as possible.

In order to complete the work safely and efficiently, it will be necessary to put traffic management measures in place during the project.

Two-way traffic signals will be placed on Burnley Road at the junction of Tuel Lane for the entire project. The lights will be manually operated between 7am – 7pm.

Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes in order to avoid extended journey times.

There will be a footpath closure in place outside number 2 Burnley Road and next to number 17 Burnley Road from Monday 15 August for approximately two weeks. Pedestrians are advised to plan their route in advance and if approaching Burnley Road, use the pedestrian islands to cross the road safely.

The bus stop at the top of Tuel Lane will be temporarily suspended and it’s expected there will be some delays to bus services which use Burnley Road.

NGN engineers will be working from Monday to Sunday between 8am and 5pm to complete the work as quickly as possible.

A public meeting will be held at The White Horse, Burnley Road, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 2TH on Thursday 7 July between 5pm – 6.30pm for any customers with questions or concerns regarding the works.

Matt Cordingley, Site Manager at Northern Gas Networks said: “We have been working closely with Calderdale Council to carefully plan these works during the school holidays in order to minimise disruption to customers.

“We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused, and thank our customers for their patience and support while we carry out our work.”

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) and specialist contractor, local engineering firm D&N Reilly are supporting Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice in Huddersfield with two special donations.
As well as transporting gas to Huddersfield, NGN transports gas to the north east of England, northern Cumbria and most of Yorkshire.

The distributer is currently carrying out a 22-week scheme to upgrade ageing metal gas mains in the Huddersfield area with modern plastic pipes, ensuring the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers for years to come.

The essential works are taking place on Lightridge Road in nearby Fixby, and began in May.
The project is registered as a Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) site and is monitored on the measures put in place to be more considerate towards local neighbourhoods and the public, the workforce, and the environment.

As part of their CCS pledges, NGN’s team of Customer Care officers have visited local community groups and schools to participate in education and charity work. Officers Amy Waites and Natalie Beal visited Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice on Fell Greave Road and learned they could make a small difference in day-to-day resources.

After the pair raised £250 by running the hospice’s inaugural Colour Run last month, NGN has now donated around £400 towards specialist pressure mats for overnight stays.

Construction services colleagues D&N Reilly, the local contractor which carries out work on NGN’s behalf, have contributed around £600 towards days out for the children during school holidays where extra equipment or care is required.

The contractor has also committed to filling potholes on the road outside the hospice to help improve the surface.

Corporate Fundraiser for Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice Sharon Ennis said: “On behalf of Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice, we’d like to say a massive thanks for the help NGN and D&N Reilly have given us. It’s only with wonderful supporters like this that we are able to help create memories for the children and their families.’’

NGN’s Customer Care officer Amy Waites said: “Our customers are extremely important to us, so we were delighted to be able to help Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice in this way and support the fantastic work they do for families.”

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), welcomed a class of local primary school visitors to its Hendon depot on Tuesday, 14 June.

Year 6 students from Hudson Road Primary School learn about the NGN Hendon depot from Customer Operations Area Manager John Richardson

Thirty Year 6 pupils from Hudson Road Primary School spent the afternoon learning about exactly what NGN does and how it does it, as part of their Career Inspiration studies.

Customer Operations Area Manager John Richardson welcomed the children and three teachers to Commercial Road, before a series of talks and activities designed to bring the gas distribution business to life were delivered.

Donning hi-vis vests and safety hats, pupils learned about the repair side of NGN, observing trace cables and how leaks are repaired on the pipe network.

A maths session on percentages came next, where the children were given plans for a gas mains replacement project and asked to work out costings.

A step back into history saw the youngsters tour the gas holders at Hendon, learning how the iconic structures were used to store gas in years gone by to cope with demand at peak times. A safety session on the dangers of Carbon Monoxide and gas escapes followed, with the pupils learning the 0800 111 999 number in case they ever smell gas.

Exploring their artistic sides, NGN’s local community artist Mick Hand delivered an art workshop where pupils were encouraged to create a large mural to hang at their school, before they explored the emergency side of NGN’s business, learning how to detect gas leaks using hand held devices known as Gascoseekers.

Teacher Hannah Jeynes said: “The children loved having hands-on experience and meeting people with a range of educational and working backgrounds. It’s given them food for thought to think about what they would like to do in the future, and how their learning in school has a contribution to this.”

John Richardson concluded: “It was great to see the children show such willingness to learn more about what we do at NGN.
“They showed a lot of enthusiasm for the different parts of the business and hopefully they’ve taken away some interesting facts about what a career in utilities might involve.”

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), welcomed a class of primary school visitors to its historic gas holder site at Howdon on Wednesday, 15 June.

Year 5 Denbigh Community Primary School students from Howdon visit the gas holders near their school to be given a tour of the site by project manager Mark Johnson and safety mascot Ivor Goodsite

Thirty Year 5 pupils from Denbigh Community Primary School spent the afternoon learning about safety and the importance of preventing accidents, as part of their Child Safety Week studies.

NGN Major Projects Team Lead Mark Johnson gave the children and two teachers a tour of the site, where two gas holder tanks are in the process of being safely dismantled over 32 weeks.

The children watched a short presentation on the history of gas holders, learning why the iconic structures are the shape they are, what they were used for, why they are now being taken down and how NGN and demolition partners O’Brien Group are carrying out this work. A question and answer session was then held to give the youngsters a chance to find out more about the project.

The £680,000 scheme is registered as a Considerate Constructor Scheme site, and as part of the Scheme’s pledges, NGN’s Customer Care team visit local schools and charities to explore ways of making a difference to the lives of people living where engineers are working.

Customer Care officers delivered a Play Safe, Stay Safe assembly at Denbigh Community Primary School earlier this year, and NGN artist in residence Mick Hand held an art workshop at the school where children were invited to commemorate the gas holders through the creation of a giant mural. The artwork is now displayed at the school and at the gas holder site.

Last Wednesday’s visit to see the gas holders was a chance for the children to observe the huge structures up close, and following the presentation the children took a supervised walk around one of the two holders, wearing PPE clothing and hard hats. They also got to meet Ivor Goodsite, the Considerate Constructor Scheme safety mascot.

Year 5 teacher at Denbigh Community Primary School Lynn Stephenson said: “The chance to collaborate with NGN has been a great way for the children to engage with a project within their local area and one that has an impact where they live. They greatly enjoyed learning about the history of the site and are eager for a repeat visit to see the project in its latter stages.”

NGN Major Projects Team Lead Mark Johnson said: “It was great to see the children show such enthusiasm and willingness to learn more about the site. You could see they were genuinely interested in how the holders worked and what they were used for.

“In the Q&A session their questions were very impressive and of a level beyond their years which showed they understood the mechanics of the holders. It was a real pleasure to spend the afternoon with them, so much so that we’ve invited them to come back at the point when they holders are part-dismantled.”

NGN is encouraging people to share their memories of the Howdon gas holders through its ‘Gas Holder Memories’ campaign by emailing gasholdermemories@northerngas.co.uk, using #gasholdermemories on Facebook and Twitter, or in writing to: Northern Gas Networks, 1^st Floor, 1 Emperor Way, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland, SR3 3XR.

For further information about the Howdon gas holder 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 £300,000 to upgrade the ageing gas distribution network in Sigston Road, Beverley.

The major project is part of NGN’s ongoing development of infrastructure in the area and will involve replacing 3km 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 20 June and will last around 11 weeks, has been planned in conjunction with East Riding of Yorkshire Council to ensure all works are completed with as little disruption to customers as possible.

No road closures or traffic management will be necessary and work will be carried out in the following phases:

Phase One will commence on Monday 20 June at Crosskill Close and Sigston Road and last around one week.

Phase Two will begin on Monday 27 June at Storkhill Road and Sigston Road and last approximately one week.

Phase Three starts on Monday 4 July at Sigston Road and is expected to take one week to complete.

Phase Four begins on Monday 11 July on Sigston Road and Kilvin Drive, lasting one week.

Phase Five will take place on Goodfell Road, Hull Bridge Road and the corner of Maple Drive from Monday 18 July, lasting for one week.

Phase Six begins on Monday 25 July on Brookland Close, Sigston Road and Coltman Avenue, also lasting one week.

Phase Seven takes place on Sigston Road and Coltman Avenue, from Monday 1 August, and is expected to last for one week.

Phase Eight begins on Monday 8 August on Sigston Road and Crowther Close, taking a week to complete.

Phase Nine commences on Monday 15 August on Sigston Road, and will last for one week.

Phase Ten starts on Monday 22 August on Sigston Road, Coltman Avenue and Wray Close, lasting for one week.

The final phase, Phase 11, will take place the week beginning Monday 27 August and is expected to be complete after one week.

Engineers will be working from Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm. During the project it will be necessary to close some footpaths however these will be clearly signed and alternative walkways and diversions will be provided for all pedestrians.

Robert Hope, Construction Services Area Manager for Northern Gas Networks said: “We have been working closely with East Riding of Yorkshire Council to carefully plan these works in order to minimise disruption to customers.

“We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during the project, and thank our customers for their patience and support in getting these works 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 £120,000 to upgrade the ageing gas distribution network in Springfields, Knottingley.

The major project is part of NGN’s ongoing development of infrastructure in the area and involves replacing around 360m 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 begin on Monday 18 July and last approximately seven weeks, has been planned in conjunction with Wakefield Council to ensure all works are completed with as little disruption as possible.

The scheme will start on Cow Lane on Monday 18 July at the junction of Lamb Inn Road, finishing at the junction of The Croft.

In order to complete the works as safely and efficiently as possible, traffic management measures will be put in place.  There will be two-way traffic signals introduced on Cow Lane from Monday 25 July to Monday 1 August.

There will be a full road closure on Garden Lane Knottingley, at the junction of Cow Lane from Monday 22 August to Sunday 4 September.  A signed diversion route will be clearly signposted for all motorists.

NGN’s engineers will be working Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm and pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.

A public meeting will be held on Wednesday 29 June between 4.30pm–6pm at Knottingley Elim Pentecostal Church, Tithe Barn Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 9BU for anyone that has questions or concerns regarding the project.

Paul Gordon, Construction Services Area Manager Northern Gas Networks said: “We have been working closely with Wakefield Council to carefully plan these works in order to minimise disruption to customers.

“We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during the scheme, and thank our customers for their patience and support in getting these works 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), has lent a helping hand to a family charity in Howdon, North Tyne.

NGN and O’Brien Group has donated £1,000 to the Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library (BELS & TL) on Denbigh Avenue, which loans out buggies, cots, highchairs and baby monitors to families in the local community.

NGN is currently in the process of safely dismantling its gas holder tanks at Howdon. The work, which is being carried out with specialist partners O’Brien Group, began on 21 March.

The £680,000 project is registered with the Considerate Constructor Scheme and as part of its community pledges, NGN’s Customer Care team visits local charities and groups to explore ways of making a difference to the lives of people living where engineers are working.

During a visit to Howdon Community Centre, NGN Customer Care Officers learned BELS & TL is a charity which has responded to local needs since 1985.

BELS & TL is run from the centre and provides essential items of baby and safety equipment to parents and carers in North Tyneside. Hire is available to anyone on benefits or a low income at minimal cost. The Toy Library is open to all children who live in North Tyneside and are under 15 years of age, there is an extensive range of stimulating and educational toys and play equipment.

A cheque was presented to the charity’s Katherine O’Donnell and Deb Walters by NGN Customer Care Officers Ian Burns and Jade Dunn, and Chris Barkas, Business Development Manager for O’Brien Group this month.

Mark Johnson, NGN Project Manager for the Howdon gas holder scheme said: “At NGN we fully appreciate the impact our works can have on the local community and would like to thank residents and businesses for their continued support.  We appreciate the patience and understanding shown to us and would like to give something back to the community through this donation.”

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 Wakefield Road, Mapplewell, Barnsley.

The major project is part of NGN’s ongoing development of infrastructure in the area and involves replacing around 370m of existing metal gas mains with more durable plastic pipes, ensuring the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in the area for years to come.

The project, which will start on Monday 11 July and last approximately five weeks, has been planned in conjunction with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, to ensure all works are completed with as little disruption as possible.

The scheme will take place in three phases, the first of which will begin on Monday 11 July at the rear of properties 389 – 407 Wakefield Road. The works will last approximately three weeks and will not require any traffic management.

Phase Two will start on Monday 1 August, and last around one week, requiring some traffic management controls.  The existing three-way traffic light system at Wakefield Road and Bar Lane will be temporarily suspended, and a temporary three-way traffic light system introduced.

This will be manually operated between 7am and 7pm, seven days a week.  The filter lane from Wakefield Road to Bar Lane will be closed and a diversion route put in place, clearly signposted for motorists.

Phase Three will commence on Monday 8 August and also last one week. The filter lane from Wakefield to Bar Lane will be reopened and the existing temporary traffic lights will remain in place, however these will be monitored as the project progresses.

If safe to do so temporary traffic lights will be removed and replaced with stop/go boards which will be used when heavy vehicles are required on site.

Engineers will work Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm and pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.

A public meeting will be held on Tuesday 14 June between 4pm and 6pm at the Eastfield Arms Pub on Wakefield Road in Mapplewell.  Members of the public are invited to drop in to find out more about the works, meet the team and ask any questions that they may have.

Paul Gordon, Construction Services Area Manager for Northern Gas Networks said: “We have been working closely with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council to carefully plan these works in order to minimise disruption to customers.

“We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these works, and thank customers for their patience and support in getting the project 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 £66,000 to upgrade the ageing gas distribution network in Bondgate, Otley.

The major project is part of NGN’s ongoing development of infrastructure in the area and involves replacing 65m of existing metal gas mains with more durable plastic pipes, ensuring the continued safe and reliable supply to customers in the area for years to come.

The project, which begins on Monday 18 July and will last approximately four weeks, has been planned in conjunction with Leeds City Council to ensure all works are completed with as little disruption as possible.

It will be necessary to have traffic management measures in place during the scheme.

A road closure will be introduced on Crow Lane on Monday 18 July which will remain in place for the full duration of the project, with a diversion route clearly signposted for all motorists.

Stop/Go boards will be used on Gay Lane from Monday 25 July for three weeks, operated between 6.30am and 7pm. Two-way temporary traffic lights will be used outside of these hours.

A full road closure will be placed on Charles Street from Monday 1 August for the last two weeks of the project, with a diversion route clearly signposted for all motorists.

All bus services will run as normal, however there will be use of temporary bus stops as existing stops will be suspended during each phase of the works

Engineers will be working from Monday to Sunday between 8am and 5pm, with weekend work completed when required. Safe pedestrian access will be provided at all times.

A public meeting will be held on Tuesday 21 June between 4pm and 6pm at Otley Town Council, Otley Core Resource Centre, Unit 11 Orchard Gate, Otley, LS21 3NX for customers who have any questions about the project.

Russ Oxley, Construction Services Area Manager for Northern Gas Networks said: “We have been working closely with Leeds City Council to carefully plan these works in order to minimise 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 carrying out essential gas mains diversion works at Anlaby Road opposite Hull Royal Infirmary.

The major project of diverting a large length of gas main away from a section of carriageway due for improvement began on the 29 March and is due to finish on 1 July.

Temporary closure of bus lane:

In order to complete the works as safely and as quickly as possible it will be necessary to introduce a temporary lane closure in the westbound bus lane of Anlaby Road.

This will be in place from Anchor House up to the junction of Linnaeus Street for from 13 June for around three weeks.

Access to Hull Royal Infirmary:

Emergency vehicles will be able to access the lane at all times however all other hospital traffic approaching from Anlaby Road will need to follow a short signed diversion to the Infirmary entrance on Arlington Street.

Footpath closure:

At the same time it will also be necessary to close the footpath on the southern side of Anlaby Road from the junction of Linnaeus Street to Convent Lane. There will be a clearly signed diversion route in place for pedestrians to follow.

Site manager for NGN Alan Robley said: “We’ve been working closely with Hull City Council and Hull Royal Infirmary to carefully plan these works and do all we can to minimise disruption to road users and pedestrians.

“We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused, and thank our customers for their patience in helping us complete these works as quickly and as safely as we possibly can.”

Councillor Martin Mancey, Portfolio Holder at Hull City Council with responsibility for Highways and Transport, said: “We understand that this temporary closure of the bus lane is essential and we will work with Northern Gas Network to reduce, as far as possible, the inevitable disruption to the travelling public, but would request all road users and local residents to be tolerant, patient and understanding whilst these vital works are being carried out.”

For further information about the works 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