More than 600 homes in Calne will have their gas supply turned off by engineers following a gas leak on the A3102.
Engineers from Wales and West Utilities will be visiting properties on the roads listed below from today onwards to turn off the gas supply following a leak in the pipe under the A3102 overnight.
The roads affected are:
- Azalea Close
- Elm Grove
- Hazel Grove
- Heather Way
- Holly Close
- Jasmine Close
- Lavender Drive
- Lilac Way
- Magnolia Rise
- Maple Close
- Silver Street
- Station Road
- Tamarisk Close
- Elder Court
- Canal Close
- Wenhill Heights
- Marden Way
- Valley View
- Pinhills
- Wenhill Lane
- Fynamore Gardens
- Station Meadows
Clive Book, Wales and West Utilities Head of Emergency Service said: “We are working to repair a damaged gas pipe on the A3102 road between Calne and Melksham. So we can safely repair the pipe, we have had to turn part of the gas network off. This means that the gas supply has been interrupted to more than 600 homes on the following streets.
“We now need to visit every home affected to safely turn their gas supply off. We will then finish the repair to the damaged pipe before visiting every home again to turn their gas back on and safely relight their appliances.
“Our engineers are going door to door, and we are asking people to please give them access to their gas meters. All our engineers will be carrying identification.
“This is a complex job and we do not yet know how long it will take. Our engineers are working as safely and as quickly as they can.
“We will be distributing alternative heating and cooking facilities to vulnerable customers in the area as required. If anyone needs assistance, or knows of a neighbour who may, please let us know. Our Customer Service Team is ready to take your call. You can contact us on 0800 912 2999 or by enquiries@wwutilities.co.uk. Alternatively you can contact us on Twitter @wwutilities or Facbeook.com/wwutilities.
“We will keep people updated on our progress by posting information on our website, on social media and by updating local media.
“We would like to thank people in Calne for bearing with us while we resolve this issue.”
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