'Essential' gas pipe upgrade project begins
BBCWork to upgrade the gas network in a city has been described as "vital" to ensuring gas flows safely and reliably to homes and businesses.
Wales & West Utilities said the project to upgrade pipes in St Austell Street, Truro, started on Monday and would finish by 9 February if everything went to plan.
New Bridge Street, Duke Street, St Mary's Street and Mitchell Hill would experience closures.
There would also be multi-way traffic lights on St Clement Street, Austell Street and Furniss Close.
The gas company said it agreed with Cornwall Council that during the time frame closures would include:
- New Bridge Street, between the junctions of Duke Street and St Clement Street
- Duke Street, between the junctions of Boscawen Street and New Bridge Street
- St Mary's Street, between the junctions of High Cross and New Bridge Street
- Mitchell Hill, between the junctions of St Clement Street and James Place
'Central role'
Natalie Raphael, from Wales & West Utilities, said: "We know that working in areas like this is not ideal, but it 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.
"While most of the gas network is underground and out of sight, it plays a central role in the daily lives of this community.
"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 green gases in the future."
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