THE gas distribution network operator is investing £3.2 million to upgrade gas pipes across the Newquay area over the next two years.

Wales & West Utilities will be undertaking work at Quintrell Road, Well Way, Henver Road, Parkland Close, Arundel Way, Eliot Gardens, Towan Blystra Road, Chester Road, Treloggan Road, Narrowcliff and Pentire Road to help ensure a safe and reliable supply for around 2,700 customers for “decades to come.”

The intensive programme of mains replacement works will see over 25 kilometres of gas pipes upgraded across the region. The gas emergency and pipeline service will work closely with Cornwall Council to carefully plan projects and manage any necessary traffic measures.

Natalie Raphael from Wales & West Utilities, who is managing the programme, said: “Wales & West Utilities is the gas emergency and pipeline service, delivering energy to over 7.5 million people across Wales and the south west of England.

“We don’t sell gas; we transport it through an extensive underground network of more than 35,000 kilometres of pipes.

“We’re investing in our gas network to ensure it remains safe, reliable and fit for the future for the customers we serve across the area.

“We’ll continue to work closely with the local authority, and commit to keep communities informed as projects are planned and delivered.

“We understand our work can cause disruption, but it is essential to maintain a resilient network that people rely on every day.

“While much of the gas network is out of sight, it plays a vital role in daily life – from heating homes to cooking meals and we know how important it is that gas is there when people need it.

“This investment will not only maintain today’s supply but also prepare the network to transport greener gases in the future.”