We’re investing approximately £72,000 to ensure the centre of East Kilbride continues to receive a safe and reliable gas supply by replacing existing metal gas mains and services with modern plastic pipe.
This essential work forms part of an ongoing mains replacement programme developed with the Health and Safety Executive. Following discussions with South Lanarkshire Council, our project will begin on Monday 16 September and last until the end of November.
To reduce disruption, we are carrying out this work in three phases.
During every phase, the temporary traffic lights will be manually controlled at peak times to minimise disruption and emergency vehicle access will be maintained.
All businesses in the area will be open as normal during our work and access for residents will be maintained throughout the project.
Phase one
Phase one will begin on Monday 16 September and end on approximately Monday 30 September. During this phase, we’ll be working in Main Street, at its junction with Old Mill Road, with two-way temporary traffic lights in place. We’ll be using a technique involving inserting the new plastic pipe inside the old main, reducing the need to dig lengthy trenches.
Phase two
During phase two we’ll be working in Main Street between its junctions with Old Coach Road and Old Mill Road. Once again, we’ll need to use temporary two-way traffic lights.
We’ll pause this phase on Friday 11 October to allow Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN) to carry out works at East Kilbride railway station. Once SPEN has completed its works we will carry on with phase two, aiming to complete it by the end of October.
Phase three
Phase three will begin around the start of November at the junctions of Main Street, Old Coach Road, Markethill Road and Parkhall Street. We will need to use four-way temporary traffic lights to complete this phase safely.
Phase three will be completed by the end of November before the Christmas embargo on the roads network.
We understand roadworks can be frustrating. However, the new plastic pipe has a lifespan of 80 years. This means that once our work is done, residents and businesses will be able to enjoy the benefits of a safe and reliable supply of gas for many years to come.