18 June 2015

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WORK began on Monday work to replace the existing metal gas main in London Road at its junction with Imberhorne Lane.

This is the second phase of a four-phase £152,000 investment project to upgrade the local gas supply network and ensure a safe and reliable gas supply in the London Road area of East Grinstead.

The work forms part of an ongoing mains replacement programme, developed with the Health and Safety Executive, to replace the existing metal mains with plastic pipe, which – if left undisturbed – has a minimum lifespan of 80 years. The project has been closely planned with West Sussex County Council and co-ordinated with other companies working in the area.

Phase 1 of the project, which was carried out within the pathway in Copthorne Road opposite Felbridge Court, has now been completed, and crews are working extended hours to ensure that they complete phase 2 by 24 July.

At the request of the County Council, the Gas installations will temporarily stop after the completion of phase 2 to allow South East Water to install 230 metres of new water main in Imberhorne Lane and London Road. Their work will begin on 24 July and will last for approximately seven weeks.

The third phase of work on the gas mains, which is proposed for November, will involve replacing the gas supply to the Felbridge Hotel at the entrance to Furze Lane from London Road. Temporary traffic lights will be in place while the new pipe is laid across London Road.

The timing of this part of the project is subject to agreement by the hotel and the County Council.

For the fourth and final phase of project, we will return to Felbridge Court to complete the work identified as necessary in phase 1. This will not affect road users in Copthorne Road.

* Further information about the project can be found in a customer leaflet, but if you have any specific enquiries, please call 01444 240 733 during office hours (8am to 4pm) or on 0800 912 1700 outside these times.

A spokesman for SGN said “We would like to apologise for any inconvenience our essential work may cause you, including delays to your journey by car while temporary traffic lights are in use to ensure the safety of the public and our engineers.”