Major work set to start upgrading gas pipes in Llandeilo

Wales & West Utilities have announced that they will shortly begin work to upgrade gas pipes in Llandeilo.

The utilities company say they have liaised with Carmarthenshire County Council to plan the work, and it has been agreed that work will commence after the town has celebrated the Festival of Senses.

The £123,000 investment scheme, which the company say is essential to keep the gas flowing safely to heat and power local homes and businesses, will begin in New Road on 21 November.

This section of work will be complete before Christmas and Wales & West Utilities say they will return to the town next year to undertake further work in the Crescent Road area.

Barring any engineering difficulties, work in the town will be complete by the end of February next year.

Wales & West Utilities Adam Smith is managing this gas pipe upgrade work. He said: “Working with the Council, we have planned this work to accommodate the needs of the town.

“While most of the gas network is underground and out of sight, it plays a central role in the daily lives of people across Llandeilo. Whether it’s heating your home, making the family dinner or having a hot bath, we understand how important it is for your gas supply to be safe and reliable and there when you need it.

“We know that working in areas like this is not ideal, but it really is essential to make sure we keep the gas flowing to homes and businesses in the area, and to make sure the gas network is fit for the future. We’ll have a team of gas engineers on site throughout the project to make sure our work is completed as safely and as quickly as possible while keeping disruption to a minimum.

“This work is essential to keep the gas flowing to local homes and businesses today, and to make sure the gas network is ready to transport hydrogen and biomethane, so we can all play our part in a green future.”

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