Northern Gas Networks is carrying out vital work to replace ageing metal gas mains in Otley Road, Shipley with new plastic pipes to ensure the safe and reliable supply of gas for customers in the area for years to come.

The first phase of this essential gas mains replacement work, began on Monday 21 July at a busy road traffic junction with Dockfield Road.

Wayne Fisher, Customer Operations Area Manager, Northern Gas Networks said:“We know that no one likes roadworks and we would like to take this opportunity to apologise for any inconvenience caused, and thank members of the public for their patience throughout this project.

“Work on site is progressing well and we are currently running approximately one week ahead of schedule.”

Mr Fisher added: “The lane closure at the traffic lights (at the junction of Otley Road and Dockfield Road) will be lifted this weekend which will significantly ease the flow of traffic in the area.

“The next phase of our essential work will continue further along Otley Rd.”

Northern Gas Networks has been working in conjunction with Bradford City Council to closely monitor the site since work began.

Mr Fisher added: “We have worked closely with the council to make a number of changes to help assist traffic flow. The temporary traffic lights are being monitored remotely from the councils control centre with timings adjusted according to traffic flow and we have extended working hours to include longer days and weekends so that the work is completed as quickly as possible.”

The project is on track for completion by the end of September.

If you would like to speak to us please call Northern Gas Networks’ Customer Care team from 8am and 10pm Monday to Friday, and 8.30am and 5.30pm on Saturday by calling 0845 634 0508, and selecting option 7.

Anyone who smells gas should call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999.

Northern Gas Networks is investing over £3 million to upgrade ageing metal gas mains in Halifax town centre.

The project is part of Northern Gas Network’s ongoing development of infrastructure across the north of England and will involve replacing more than 18 km of existing metallic gas main 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 12 month project will be carried out in several phases to minimise town centre disruption, and is scheduled for completion Summer 2015.

The first phase will commence on Market Street on Tuesday 26 August and is expected to take 12 weeks to complete.

Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times throughout the duration of the essential work and businesses will remain open as usual.  Road traffic won’t be affected and access will be maintained for loading and unloading.

Wayne Fisher, Customer Operations Area Manager, Northern Gas Networks said: “We would like to take this opportunity to apologise in advance for any inconvenience this essential work may cause and thank members of the public for their patience and support.

“Our Customer Care team is door-knocking residents and businesses in the area to help ensure they are aware of the work and we have been working closely with the local Highways Authority to minimise any disruption caused.

“A customer cabin will be located on Market Street throughout the duration of the project so that members of the public can drop in and ask questions or raise any concerns. We will also be holding community forum to provide people with the opportunity to find out more about the scheme.”

Northern Gas Networks community forum will be held at Halifax Central Library on Spring Garden Road on Thursday 31 July between 5.00pm -7.00pm.

If you have any questions about the work please don’t hesitate to contact Northern Gas Networks’ Customer Care team on 0845 634 0508, option 7. The team is available between 8am and 10pm Monday to Friday, and 9am and 5.30pm on Saturday.

Engineers from Northern Gas Networks are carrying out essential repair work on an ageing metal gas main in Valley Road, Scarborough to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in the area.

The work on the 14” 4 metre metal gas main is being carried out from the roundabout at Westbourne Grove to the junction with Royal Avenue and is taking place in several stages to minimise disruption to members of the public.

In order to carry out this work safely and efficiently, it has been necessary to suspend some residential parking along Valley Road and install temporary two-way traffic lights to manage traffic flow.

Mark Coe, Site Manager from Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused while we complete this essential work. We know that no one likes roadworks and our engineers are working hard to complete the work as soon as possible to minimise any disruption caused.”

For more information about the works contact  Northern Gas Networks’ Customer Care team on 0845 634 0508, option 7. The team is available between 8am and 10pm Monday to Friday, and 8.30am and 5pm on Saturday.

Anyone who smells gas should call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999.

Northern Gas Networks is carrying out vital work to replace ageing metal gas mains in Otley Road, Shipley with new plastic pipes to ensure the safe and reliable supply of gas for customers in the area for years to come.

The first phase of this essential gas mains replacement work, which began yesterday (Monday 21 July), is located at a busy road traffic junction with Dockfield Road. Northern Gas Networks has been working in conjunction with Bradford City Council to closely monitor the site since work began.

Wayne Fisher, Customer Operations Area Manager, Northern Gas Networks said: “We know that no one likes roadworks and we are working hard to minimise the disruption caused to members of the public.

“Over the last 24 hours we have listened carefully to feedback from road users and have worked closely with the council to make a number of changes to help assist traffic flow. The temporary traffic lights are now being monitored remotely from the councils control centre with timings adjusted according to traffic flow and we have extended working hours to include longer days and weekends so that the work is completed as quickly as possible.

“We would like to extend our apologies to all those affected.”

The project has also been planned in conjunction with Bradford City Council so that the majority of the high impact works take place during the quieter school holiday period which begins tomorrow (Wednesday 23 July).

The total project is expected to take around 11 weeks to complete.

If you would like to speak to us please call Northern Gas Networks’ Customer Care team from 8am and 10pm Monday to Friday, and 8.30am and 5.30pm on Saturday by calling 0845 634 0508, and selecting option 7.

Anyone who smells gas should call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999.

This month, the north of England’s gas distributer, Northern Gas Networks, will begin work to dismantle the gas holder in Tindale Crescent, Bishop Auckland.

The steel gas holder which was built in 1951, could store up to 3 million cubic feet of gas – enough to supply more than 3000 homes for a full day.

For more than 50 years the holder played a vital part in the local gas supply system, responsible for supplying gas to thousands of residents in the area. In more recent years it has been used to bolster the network’s gas supplies during colder weather, and at peak times in the early evenings. Advances in technology and the enhanced capability of the modern-day gas network, however, mean that this gas holder is no longer required.

Main works contractor KDC will commence work to dismantle the gas holder, using tried and tested techniques to clear the site in a safe and environmentally friendly way.  Long-armed shears will be used to take apart the structure and the site will be cleared of all redundant equipment. The work will take approximately 16 weeks to complete.

Tim Harwood, Programme Manager Major Projects said; “The decision has been made to dismantle the Bishop Auckland gas holder as it no longer serves a purpose in maintaining gas supplies to the local area. The ongoing costs of keeping the gas holder in good repair have become economically unviable.”

As part of the deconstruction work, a number of environmental initiatives are being considered such as treating and solidifying the oily sludge that has settled at the bottom of the gasholder tank and recycling all the steel from the gasholder dismantling operations.

The Bishop Auckland gas holder has become a local landmark over the years, and Northern Gas Networks is encouraging local residents or workers to share their memories and photographs of the gas holder, by emailing them to gasholdermemories@northerngas.co.uk or contacting us through Facebook or Twitter.

The UK’s gasholders were originally built to store gas made from coal at a local gasworks. With the discovery of North Sea gas, the gas holders increasingly became redundant and were eventually phased out as new gas pipelines were laid to supply gas to homes.

For further information about this project, please contact our Customer Care team on 0845 634 0508 and select option 7.

Northern Gas Networks is investing £175,000 to upgrade ageing metallic gas mains in Hyde Park Road, Leeds.

The project is part of Northern Gas Network’s ongoing development of infrastructure across the north of England and will involve replacing more than 1km of existing metallic gas main with more durable plastic pipes to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in the area for years to come.

To minimise the level of disruption caused the scheme which is expected to take 11 weeks to complete, will be carried out in three phases.

In order to carry out the work safely and efficiently temporary road closures will be in place at certain times throughout the project and all on street parking will be suspended.

Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times and all shops and businesses will remain open as usual.  Public transport will be unaffected.

Planned schedule of work:

Phase 1 – Around 3 weeks from 21^st July

Hyde Park Road closed from the junction with Woodsley Road to Hartwell Road.

Royal Park Road closed for around 1 week.

Phase 2 – Around 3 weeks from 11^th August

Hyde Park Road closed from the junction of Hartwell Road to Edwin Road.

Phase 3 – Around 5 weeks from 1^st September

Hyde Park Road closed from the junction of Edwin Road to Royal Park Road.

Chris Nevison, Customer Operations Area Manager, Northern Gas Networks said: “We have worked closely with Leeds City Council to plan this work so that it takes place during the quieter school holiday period as well as avoiding university term time.

“We know that no one likes roadworks and our Customer Liaison team has been door-knocking residents and businesses in the area to help ensure they are aware of the work.”

If you have any questions about our work please contact Northern Gas Networks Customer Care team on 0845 634 0508, option 7. The team is available between 8am and 10pm Monday to Friday, and 9am and 5pm on Saturday however the line is in operation 24 hours a day.

Northern Gas Networks is upgrading ageing metallic gas mains in Thinford Lane and Thinford Roundabout in Durham.

The project, which is due to commence on Saturday 19 July, is part of Northern Gas Network’s ongoing development of infrastructure across the north of England and will involve replacing the existing metallic gas main with more durable plastic pipes to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in the area for years to come.

To minimise the level of disruption caused, the scheme which is expected to take six weeks to complete, has been planned to take place during the school holidays.

Shops and businesses will remain open as usual and will be clearly signposted. The layby opposite Thinford Lane Inn will remain closed throughout the duration of the work and used as a temporary car park for local businesses including Thinford Nurseries, Thinford Saddlery, Hand Car Wash and Robs Hot and Cold Foods.

In order to carry out our work safely and efficiently, it will be necessary to close a stretch of Thinford Lane (A688) leading up to Thinford Lane Roundabout. There will be no access for road traffic or pedestrians.

A diversion will be in place throughout the project and clearly signposted from Junction 61 of the A1(M) and the A688.  Access to Ferryhill will be maintained via Metal Bridge.

All bus services will continue to operate as usual but people are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journey as diversions may result in extended travel times.

The Scarlet Band Bus Company will run a shuttle bus service from Spennymoor to West Cornforth and Ferryhill throughout the duration of the project.

Gordon Thompson, Customer Operations Area Manager, Northern Gas Networks said: “We have worked closely with Durham County Council to plan this work so that it takes place during the quieter school holiday period.

“We know that no one likes roadworks and our engineers will be working seven day weeks in order to complete the work as quickly as possible.”

If you have any questions about our work please contact Northern Gas Networks Customer Care team on 0845 634 0508, option 7. The team is available between 8am and 10pm Monday to Friday, and 9am and 5pm on Saturday however the line is in operation 24 hours a day.

Northern Gas Networks, the gas distribution network for the north of England, has donated a truck full of plastic, yellow safety barriers to The West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (SILC) in Farnley, to help create a safe outdoor area for disabled students to play.

The Learning Centre caters for 30 students aged 4-19 years with complex and multiple learning needs.

Lead Teacher, Sarah Riley, said: “One of the things our students really love to do is spend time outdoors, especially now the weather is nice, but our only outdoor space on-site is also used for car parking and minibus drop off, so our students had to be watched very closely.”

Mrs Riley added: “We are very grateful to Northern Gas Networks for donating these barriers which have enabled us to create safe outdoor areas for independent play much sooner than would have been possible if we’d had to raise the funds ourselves.”

Chris Nevison, Customer Operations Area Manager, said: “We’re delighted that we’ve been able to help the West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre out with our donation of safety barriers. It’s great to see that something so simple can have such a big impact on the quality of life for the centre’s students.”

Northern Gas Networks is investing £175,000 to upgrade ageing metallic gas mains in Stanley, Wakefield.

The project is part of Northern Gas Network’s ongoing development of infrastructure across the north of England and will involve replacing more than 3km of existing metallic gas main 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 scheme, which is expected to take four months to complete, will commence on Lake Lock Road on Monday 21 July.

As part of this essential replacement scheme, work will also be carried out in the following areas:

Lake Lock Road / Mount Road / Lake Lock Grove – July 2014

Lee Moor Road / Rogers Court – August / September 2014

Moor Avenue / Moor Grove – September 2014

Woolford Way – October 2014

Lake Lock Drive – October 2014

In order to carry out the work safely and efficiently, it may be necessary to install temporary traffic lights at various stages throughout the project.

Access for motorists and pedestrians will be maintained at all times and businesses will remain open as usual.

John Pickering, Customer Operations Area Manager, Northern Gas Networks said: “We would like to take this opportunity to apologise in advance for any inconvenience this essential work may cause and thank members of the public for their patience and support.

“Our Customer Liaison team is door-knocking residents and businesses in the area to help ensure they are aware of the work.

“We will also be holding drop in sessions to provide members of the public with the opportunity to find out more about our work, ask questions or raise any concerns.”

The drop in sessions will be held at Stanley Methodist Church, Mount Road on Monday 14 July between 11.00am – 1.00pm and 5.00pm -7.00pm.

If you have any questions about our work please don’t hesitate to contact the Customer Care team on 0845 634 0508, option 7. The team is available between 8am and 10pm Monday to Friday, and 9am and 5pm on Saturday.

Northern Gas Networks is investing £50,000 to upgrade ageing metal gas mains in Lowther Street, York.

The project is part of Northern Gas Network’s ongoing development of infrastructure across the north of England and will involve replacing more than 180 metres 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 scheme, which is expected to take four weeks to complete, will commence outside Door 84 Youth Centre in Lowther Street on Monday 14 July and will be carried out in four phases to minimise disruption.

In order to carry out this work safely and efficiently, it will be necessary to close Lowther Street for the duration of the project and suspend some on road parking. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses.

Business will remain open as usual and access will be maintained for members of the public.

Garry Farnhill, Customer Operations Area Manager, Northern Gas Networks said; “We’ve developed a phased plan for this project by working closely with City of York Council’s highways department to minimise disruption to motorists, residents and local businesses.

“Businesses in the area will be open as usual and pedestrian access will be maintained at all times throughout the project.”

Mr Farnhill added, ““We would like to take this opportunity to apologise in advance for any inconvenience this essential work may cause and thank members of the public for their continued patience and support.

“We will continue to keep the general public informed throughout our work in Lowther Street.”

If you have any questions about the works please don’t hesitate to contact the Customer Care team on 0845 634 0508, option 7. The team is available between 8am and 10pm Monday to Friday, and 9am and 5pm on Saturday.