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UPDATE Gas Main Replacement A58 Halifax

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN) will be extending its gas mains replacement work on the A58 in Halifax until at least the 25th April. Calderdale Council has been made aware of the project extension.

Steve Pigott, NGN engineer for the project said: “We would like to apologise for any inconvenience this work may be causing customers and thank everyone for their patience while we work to complete the replacement as a safely and quickly as we can.

“Our engineers have been working in the area since 3rd April to replace ageing metal pipework with new, more durable plastic pipes, which aims to ensure a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Halifax. Unfortunately this is a complex project that has been hampered by multiple engineering issues and poor weather.

“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, and thank them for bearing with us in the meantime.”

Three-way traffic lights will remain at the junction of New Bank and Godley Lane on the A58 so that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the public.

For more information about the work, contact NGN’s customer care team on 0800 040 7766 or email customercare@northerngas.co.uk

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Essential gas mains repair work at Kirkgate Wakefield

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The North of England’s gas distributer, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is currently carrying out emergency repair works on  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.

Firstly, Sun Lane and Kirkgate will be closed in one direction, creating a diversion along Marsh Way. The aim is to keep George Street flowing with the use of manned traffic lights. However, if this becomes impossible due to the nature of the work, engineers will need to introduce a further one way closure, using Ings Road as a diversion.

Denby Dale Road will remain open for the time being, but in around four weeks time, when the replacement works have progressed, it will need to be closed for approximately three weeks, with traffic diverted via Ings Road.

Matt Pursell Site Manager at Northern Gas Networks said: “The safety of members of the public is our first priority and we would like to thank customers for bearing with us while we carry out this essential repair work.

“We’d like to apologise for any inconvenience caused to motorists and members of the public but be assured that we are working as quickly and safely as we can to repair the gas main.”

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.

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Northern Gas Networks to carry out essential upgrade work to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply in Darlington

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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 Darlington.

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 Bondgate and Portland Place will start on 2nd May and is expected to last for four weeks. It has been planned in collaboration with Darlington 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 2nd May we will have a lane closure on Bondgate from Bondgate roundabout to the junction of Portland Place, with no turning on to Portland place from Bondgate or Woodland Road.

There will be a one-way closure on Portland Place from the junction of Bondgate to Larchfield Street but the public will be able to travel north on Portland place to the junction of Bondgate and Woodlands Road as normal.

Harry Temple, 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.

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Northern Gas Networks contributes to groundbreaking hydrogen research project

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the north of England, has successfully secured funding to carry out vital research into the offshore production of hydrogen.

The Hydrogen Cost Reduction HyCoRe programme, backed by OFGEM’s Strategic Innovation Fund, will spend 12 weeks developing a detailed understanding of the integration between offshore wind and electrolysis, with a particular focus on identifying the optimal placement of infrastructure such as electrolysers and energy storage to maximise the cost and resilience of the energy system.

The goal is ultimately to develop a specialist tool that will be able to quantify the costs and trade-offs, while simulating different configurations of electricity, gas, and hydrogen infrastructure.

Keith Owen, Head of Systems Development and Energy Strategy at NGN said: “Successful integration of hydrogen by leveraging existing energy networks will reduce the capital expenditure required to support the net-zero transition by 2050, this will ultimately benefit the consumer.”

“However, achieving this integration will require the adoption of novel technologies and new planning approaches, so we’re extremely pleased to have secured the initial funding for this important work.”

NGN will be joined in the programme by a number of other industry partners, including the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, Kinewell Energy, Lhyfe UK, NationalGrid Gas (NGG), Southern Gas Networks (SGN), Ove Arup and Unasys.

The team will be further supported by UK Power Networks, who will act as external advisors to the project. The consortium has modelling and practical expertise in electrical and gas network operation, offshore wind, wind farm design, and the new field of offshore electrolysis.

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Northern Gas Networks to carry out essential upgrade work to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply in Pontefract

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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 Pontefract.

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 work will start on Monday 17th April and is expected to take approximately 3 weeks to complete. It has been planned in collaboration with Wakefield Council.

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

From Monday 17th April there will be three-way temporary traffics on Pontefract Road, at the junction of Houndhill Lane. These will be in place for the full duration of the project.

From Tuesday 2nd May there will be two-way lights on Ackworth Road, near the junction of Went Lane. These will be in place for approximately 2 weeks. Whilst carrying out these works on Ackworth Lane, our engineers will be throughout the night between the hours of 9pm and 5am.

Advance warning signs will be displayed prior to works starting.

Chris Nevison, 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 Pontefract.

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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NGN partners with Carents Room to help struggling families

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Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the north of England, has announced a partnership with The Carents Room to support families through challenging times.

The Carents Room, a leading online resource platform for midlife adults and their families looking to support their ageing loved ones, has been established to support and safeguard carers and customers in vulnerable situations.

This new strategic partnership – which also includes fellow UK gas distributor Cadent and and electricity distributor UK Poweer Noetworks – brings together the expertise of The Carents Room and the energy industry to make a positive impact on the lives of carers across the country, providing instant access to support, energy advice and health information for the 3 million adult carers across the United Kingdom.

With resources becoming increasingly scarce, the collaboration of these organisations will provide the support needed to ensure that every customer is supplied with energy, especially during the colder months.

Dr Jackie Gray, the founder of The Carents Room, commented, “I am delighted to be working with NGN, Cadent and UKPN. Carenting is not just about health and social care. It’s also about staying safe and enjoying life. Older adults are often more susceptible to sudden changes in their routine and environment, and some need more help with everyday tasks such as cooking, heating, maintenance and bills.”

The recent cost of living crisis has affected a significant portion of the U.K. population, with older individuals facing particularly challenging circumstances. According to a survey conducted by Age UK, 9.4 million individuals aged 65 and over have expressed concerns about financial management.

To tackle the frequently neglected issue of wellness in ageing adults, The Carents Room is striving to raise awareness about the expert guidance available from its partner organisations on a range of products and services, including energy-saving tips, safety measures and advice on how to join the Priority Services Register for customers who have extra communication, access or safety needs.

Eileen Brown, Customer Services Director at NGN said: “We’re committed as a business to leveraging any and all partnerships that help us meet our commitment to support customers, particularly those most in need.

“By partnering with The Carents Room we want to do all we can to ‘help the helpers’ who give their time and energy to look after others. We’re looking forward to a long and productive partnership.”

For more information about The Carents Room and its partnership with NGN please visit https://thecarentsroom.com

 

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Trinity House, Wakefield

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Our teams have now made the area safe and the residents of Trinity House have returned to their homes. We do however still need to carry out further investigations, so Kirkgate will remain temporarily closed to ensure the safety of the public and our engineers.

We’d like to put on record our thanks to partner organisations and our appreciation for the patience and understanding of those who needed to be evacuated at short notice.

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Northern Gas Networks to carry out essential upgrade work to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply in Halifax

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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 Halifax

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 work will start on 3rd April 2023 and is expected to last for 2 weeks. It has been planned in collaboration with Calderdale 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.

Three way traffic lights will be operating at the junction of New Bank and Godley Lane on the A58.

While the majority of the work will be carried out in the street, engineers will also 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. However, it is vital we complete them in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply.

“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/diversion work to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply on Ninelands Lane, Leeds

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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 Garforth

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 work will start on 10th April 2023 and is expected to last until 16th April 2023. It has been planned in collaboration with Leeds City 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.

A road closure will be put on Ninelands Lane and a diversion route will be available for drivers in the area.

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

Chris Nevison, 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 local community.

“We want to assure residents and road users that we’ll 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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Update: Gas leak at Trinity House, Wakefield

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Teams have been working through the night and have identified the source of the leak. Some further investigations are taking place this morning, so Kirkgate will remain closed for the time being.

Repair work is currently underway and we hope to be able to allow residents back into their properties as soon as possible. We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused.

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