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100-Year-Old Gas Pipes Replaced in Walton-on-the-Naze
28 Feb
Summary
- Gas pipes installed in the 1920s are being replaced.
- Work will last 16 weeks and impact several local roads.
- New pipes aim to ensure reliable gas supply for decades.
Work has commenced in Walton-on-the-Naze to replace approximately 800 meters of gas pipes that have been in service since the 1920s. These original pipes were part of post-World War One recovery efforts and have operated for over a century.
The extensive replacement scheme is scheduled to last for 16 weeks and is expected to conclude on June 12th. Significant traffic management measures, including road closures and multi-way traffic lights, will be implemented on Kirby Road and adjacent streets such as Grove Avenue, Butchers Lane, and Gouldings Avenue.
Gas supply will be maintained throughout the duration of the works. Cadent, the gas network operator, stated that while some properties might experience brief disconnections, service will be restored on the same day. The installation of new, durable pipes aims to ensure the network's integrity and reliable gas delivery for decades.
