The North of England’s gas distributor, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), will be carrying out critical work in Newcastle city centre from Monday, 27 April, to ensure the safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in the Grey Street and Mosley Street areas.

This work involves replacing 150m of gas main which has undergone several emergency repairs in recent years, and has now been prioritised for urgent replacement.

The scheme has been planned in close conjunction with Newcastle City Council and is expected to last around four weeks, taking place in the pedestrian zone near Monument, outside Pret-a-Manger, and at the junction of Grey Street and Mosley Street.

Initial investigation works will be carried out on the junction of Grey Street and Mosley Street to determine whether it will be necessary to introduce temporary traffic lights during the works. Access will be maintained for motorists and pedestrians should traffic lights be required.

To ensure the safety of colleagues, customers and the local community at this time, the work is being carried out exclusively in the street, observing strict Government guidelines for safe distance working and following health and safety guidance. 

Although the majority of NGN’s planned work has been suspended during the Coronavirus outbreak, the company is still carrying out essential repair and maintenance work, to ensure the smooth running of the gas network.

NGN also continues to provide its 24 -hour emergency gas response service. All essential work is being carried out while observing strict guidelines for safe distance working during the Coronavirus outbreak.

Andrew Rodda, Site Manager for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We have worked closely with Newcastle City Council to plan this critical work. Everything is being done to ensure the safety of our workers and the public during this project, in line with Government and health guidelines.

“We are committed to ensuring the smooth running of the gas network during this challenging time, and to keeping our customers and colleagues safe.”

For further information about the project please 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, seven days a week.

You can find out more about the steps that NGN is taking to keep customers and colleagues safe during the Coronavirus outbreak at www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk