Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Bradford.

The ageing main has undergone several recent emergency repairs, and has now been prioritised for urgent replacement. The ageing metal pipework is being replaced by new, more durable plastic pipes, to ensure a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers, while getting the network ready to transport alternative greener fuels, such as hydrogen in the future.

Works have been planned in collaboration with Bradford Council, commencing on the 27thof May 2023 and are expected to last for approximately 5 weeks.

So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the public, some traffic management measures will be put in place.

There will be a road closure in place for the full duration of the works on Valley Road from Petros Textiles Ltd to the junction of Queens Road. The road closure may be extended if difficulties in the mains configuration are identified once work starts. Traffic will be diverted to Canal Road, Station Road and back on to Queens Road. Signs will be displayed for motorists and a full signed diversion put in place.

VMS signs are in place, providing motorists with advanced notification.

While the majority of the work will be carried out in the street, engineers will need to access customer properties to complete the project and ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas.

Chris Green, Business Operations Lead for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these essential works. It is vital however, we complete them in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of Bradford.

“We want to assure residents and road users that we will be working hard to complete this essential scheme as safely and as quickly as possible.”

For further information about the work 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.
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Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, has begun work to safely dismantle and remove the gas holder in South Gosforth Newcastle Upon Tyne.  

Work on the facility, which opened in 1964 and was decommissioned in April 2016, started in earnest in April 2023. The scheme will involve the removal of the underground holder tank and is scheduled to be completed by September 2023.     

Mark Johnson, Senior Project Manager from NGN’s Capital Projects team, said: “The decision has been made to dismantle the gas holder at South Gosforth as it is no longer in use due to advances in technology.

“We’ll be working with a specialist contractor to carry out the work in a safe and environmentally responsible way.

“We know how important these structures can be to some communities, so would encourage anyone with memories of the holder to share them with us by emailing gasholdermemories@northerngasnetworks.co.uk ”

The gas holder was designed and built with a height of 9.5m at rest and 28m when fully inflated. Given a diameter of 66.5m, when in service it could hold up to 2.8 million cubic feet of gas.   

For around 100 years, gas holders were a vital part of the local gas supply system, responsible for storing manufactured coal gas which was supplied to thousands of people across the region.  In more recent years, they were used to bolster the network’s gas supplies at peak times, during colder weather.   

However, advances in technology and the enhanced storage capability of the modern-day gas network, means that gas holders are no longer required.   

NGN is committed to taking down its gas holders in an environmentally responsible way, by recycling as many materials as possible.   

For further information about the work 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.    

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Northern Gas Networks to carry out essential upgrade work to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply in Hylton Road, Sunderland 

Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers on Hylton Road, Sunderland.

The ageing metal pipework is being replaced by new, more durable plastic pipes, to ensure a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers, while getting the network ready to transport alternative greener fuels in the future.

The work will begin on 11^th of May 2023 in the area and is expected to last approximately 6 weeks. It has been planned in collaboration with Sunderland City Council.

So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the public, temporary traffic lights will be in place on Hylton Road near the cemetery for the duration of the works.

Delays in this area are to be expected due to the close proximity of Sunderland Royal Hospital, especially at commute times.

Signs will be displayed for motorists.

Chris Taylor, site manager from Northern Gas Networks said:
“We want to assure residents and road users that we will be working hard to complete this essential scheme as safely and as quickly as possible.”

For further information about the work 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.

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Northern Gas Networks to carry out essential upgrade work to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply in Margaret Creighton Gardens, Melbourne Road, Brook Street and London Road, Carlisle.  

Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is due to begin carrying out essential work to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Margaret Creighton Gardens, Melbourne Road, Brook Street and London Road, Carlisle.  Works will commence on the 9th of May.

The ageing metal pipework will be replaced with new, more durable plastic pipes, to ensure a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers while getting the network ready to transport alternative greener fuels in the future.

In order that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the public, some traffic management measures will be in place during the works.

Due to the nature of the work, 3-way traffic lights will be necessary on London Road, Carlisle (outside St Nicholas retail park). We expect these traffic lights to be in place for 3 weeks. During this time there will also be a 1-way system in place on Brook Street for up to a duration of 6 weeks. Road closures will also be necessary on the junctions of Alexander Street/London Road and Oswald Street/London Road.

Signs will be displayed for motorists and a full signed diversion put in place.

While most of the work will be carried out in the street, engineers will need to access customer properties and businesses to complete the project and ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas.

Dan Hind, Business Operations Lead for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these essential works. It is vital however, that we complete them to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of Carlisle.

“We want to assure residents and road users that we will be working hard to complete this essential scheme as safely and as quickly as possible.”

All Businesses will be open as usual.

For further information about the work 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.

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The North of England’s gas distributer, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is planning works in Ovingham, near Newcastle, set to start in June. 

In order to carry out the work safely and efficiently, a number of important traffic management measures will need to take place.  

To explain fully the plans and the impact on the community, a drop-in information session has been arranged at The Reading Rooms, Ovingham on the 1st of June 2023 between 2-6pm. 

Residents and local businesses are invited to come along, see the plans and hear about how NGN will work to keep disruption to a minimum. 

Steve Piggott Site Manager at Northern Gas Networks said: “We understand the disruption due to essential works impacts on everyday lives and naturally some people will have questions, this is why we are setting aside time go through the plans with anyone who wishes to attend the drop-in session.” 

For further information 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. 

For further information about the work 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.  

The North of England’s gas distributer, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is currently carrying out emergency repair works to a gas main at Kirkgate, Wakefield. 

In order to carry out the work safely and efficiently, a number of important traffic management measures are taking place. NGN is aware however, that the works would impact on the Star Walk movie event and car show taking place on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th of April. The current one-way system on Sun Lane will therefore be reversed temporarily during the event leaving one lane closed over this period. 

When work resumes on Tuesday 2nd May to put the road closure back on Kirkgate the one-way system on Sun Lane will be reversed. There will be signs in place displaying this change.  

Matt Pursell Site Manager at Northern Gas Networks said: “We would like to thank customers for bearing with us while we carry out this essential repair work. When it is possible to ease restrictions, as is this case for the weekend coming, we are of course happy to do this.”  

For further information 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. 

For further information about the work 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.  

Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Stockton on Tees.

The ageing metal pipework is now being replaced by new, more durable, plastic pipes to ensure a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers now, while getting the network ready for the future.

The work on South Road will start on 9^th May and is expected to last for four weeks. It has been planned in collaboration with Stockton on Tees Borough Council.

So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the public, some traffic management measures will be put in place.

As of the 9^th May we will have temporary rolling multi-way multiway lights on South Road from the junction of Pine Street to the junction of Avon Road. During the work on South Road, we may need to put in place a road closure at the junction of Collins Avenue, this would be in place for approximately one week, there will be a full signed diversion in place. Please note our traffic management can change at short notice due to engineering requirements.

Steven Storey, Site Manager for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these essential works. However, it is vital we complete them in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of Darlington. “

For further information about the work 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.

Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential upgrade work to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Bradford.

The ageing metal pipework is now being replaced by new, more durable plastic pipes, to ensure a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers now, while getting the network ready to transport alternative greener fuels in the future.

The works will commence on 8^th May 2023 and are due to be completed by 4^th June 2023, they are expected to last for approximately 5 weeks. It has been planned in collaboration with Bradford Council.

So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the public, some traffic management measures will be put in place during the project.

The works will start on Little Horton Lane from the junction of Nurser Lane and conclude at the junction (mini roundabout) of Horton Park Avenue. Works will be done over 4 phases, working under 2-way and 3-way temporary traffic lights.

There will be some minor road closures introduced to some residential side streets for a couple of weeks at a time through the duration of these works, (Nurser Lane, Louis Avenue, Stowell Mill Street, Holme Street and Chapel Street).

Traffic will divert onto Central Avenue for Nurser Lane and Louis Avenue and onto Holme Top Lane/ Park Lane for Holme Street and Chapel Street, a fully signed diversion will be put in place and displayed for motorists

To minimise the impact on road users, the 2-way and 3-way temporary lights will be manned at peak hours between 7am and 7pm, to ensure a smooth flow of traffic.

While majority of the work will be carried out in the street, engineers will need to access some customer properties to complete the project and ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas.

Chris Green, Business Operations Lead for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these essential works. However, it is vital we complete them in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of Bradford.

“We want to assure residents and road users that we will be working hard to complete this essential scheme as safely and as quickly as possible.”

For further information about the work 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.