We know that during the coronavirus outbreak, our communities will rely on us now more than ever to keep them safe and warm. The safety of our communities and employees remains our number one priority.
For this reason, and following the latest Government advice to stay at home, we're making changes to our usual ways of working. At this time, we'll only be carrying out safety-critical and emergency work to our gas network.
This means we'll be postponing our planned network upgrades in Glasgow.
We're in the process of winding down our planned upgrade projects in a controlled way to ensure people and sites are safe, and our network is secure.
We'll continue to provide our 24-hour emergency service across the south of England and Scotland during the coronavirus pandemic. Our engineers will continue to attend properties and make the situation safe, as always. We have extra safety precautions in place to make sure our customers and colleagues are protected from catching or spreading the virus.
As soon as we're able to restart our gas mains replacement project in Glasgow, we will update this page.
We appreciate your understanding during these challenging times.
Start date: Monday 17 June 2019
Approximate duration: 34 weeks
Update: Monday 2 March
Please note, as part of our works there will be no access for local businesses to the carpark in Royal Exchange Court on Wednesday 11 March 2020. This is the carpark south of Royal Exchange Square located behind Max’s Bar & Grill.
Update: Thursday 23 January 2020
Our project to upgrade the gas network in Glasgow’s City Centre continues.
Due to the size of excavations required at St Vincent Place’s junction with Queen Street, we need to temporarily close St Vincent Place at this junction for five to six days from Friday 7 February 2020.
St Vincent Place will be closed between West Nile Street and Queen Street however, access will be arranged for local businesses to receive deliveries. All businesses will be open as normal during our project.
A signed diversion route will be in place for motorists however, we would advise using an alternative route if possible. Bus stops suspensions will also be in place in St Vincent Place, so please use an alternative bus stop further along the road.
Our engineers will also continue working in the following streets:
- Queen Street, between Argyle Street and George Square
- Hope Street, south of its junction with St Vincent Street
- Bothwell Street, between Hope Street and West Campbell Street
Once this work is completed, we’ll move on to our final stage of work in the following streets:
- Pitt Street, south of its junction with Bothwell Street
- Waterloo Street, at its junction with Pitt Street
Thanks to Glasgow residents, businesses and commuters for your continued patience and understanding.
Update: Wednesday 18 December 2019
We’ll be returning to continue our project to upgrade the gas network in Glasgow’s City Centre on Monday 6 January 2020.
We’re replacing old metal pipes with new plastic pipe to ensure homes and businesses in Glasgow continue to receive a safe and reliable gas supply for years to come.
So far, we’ve completed our work in Cochrane Street, George Square, St Vincent Place and St Vincent Street.
On Monday 6 January 2020, we’ll start the next stage of this project in the following streets:
- Queen Street, between Argyle Street and George Square
- Hope Street, south of its junction with St Vincent Street
- Bothwell Street, between Hope Street and West Campbell Street
Please note that for everyone’s safety, there will be no left turn onto St Vincent Place from Queen Street between the middle and end of January 2020. A signed diversion will be in place for motorists.
Once this work is completed, we’ll move on to our final stage of work in the following streets:
- Bothwell Street, between Argyle Street and George Square
- Pitt Street, south of its junction with Bothwell Street
- Waterloo Street, at its junction with Pitt Street
Thanks to Glasgow residents, businesses and commuters for your patience and understanding as we work to upgrade Glasgow’s gas network.
Update: Tuesday 10 September 2019
We have now completed our work in Cochrane Street, up to its junction with Queen Street. This week, we're continuing to move westward in St Vincent Street/St Vincent Place and, all going well, hope to replace the gas main between St Vincent Street's junctions with Queen Street and Renfield Street by the end of next week.
Our work in Queen Street has been moved until after the New Year, following close consultation with Glasgow City Council. In the mean time, we'll continue working westward in St Vincent Street, southward along Hope Street and westward along Bothwell Street.
Please also note that our work in Pitt Street and Waterloo Street will likely start after the New Year following a scheduled break during the festive period.
Our replacement plastic gas main being put in place in Cochrane Street. SGN
Update: Tuesday 2 July 2019
For safety, we've had to temporarily close the east section of George Square in Glasgow, between North Federick Street and South Federick Street, for five weeks. South Frederick Street is also closed northbound.
This has been agreed with Glasgow City Council and our key stakeholders, and will help improve traffic flow along Cochrane Street and George Square (south section) while we work to upgrade the gas network.
We’ll shortly be starting a project to upgrade the gas network in Glasgow's City Centre.
This essential work involves the replacement of old, metal gas mains with new plastic pipe to ensure a continued safe and reliable gas supply.
Our work will take place in the following streets: Cochrane Street, George Square, St Vincent Place, St Vincent Street, Bothwell Street, Hope Street, Pitt Street, Waterloo Street, Queen Street and Argyle Street.
In agreement with Glasgow City Council, our project will start on Monday 17 June and last until February 2020. It will involve lane restrictions and lane closures in the areas we’re working.
To minimise inconvenience as much as possible, we intend to carry out all our work without using temporary traffic lights or closing roads. However, this may be necessary at times to ensure everyone’s safety.
We’ll be carrying out the work over five phases to help minimise disruption. You can find out more about when and where each of these phases will take place in our customer leaflet below.
We understand that people can get frustrated by roadworks. However, the new plastic pipe has a minimum lifespan of 80 years. This means that when the work is complete, Glasgow residents will continue to enjoy the benefits of a safe and reliable gas supply for years to come.