Gas pipeline upgrades continue in Wilmington

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WILMINGTON — Contract crews working for Vectren have begun replacing gas mains and service lines in Wilmington as part of the company’s pipeline replacement program, a multi-year program to replace about 700 miles of bare steel and cast-iron pipeline infrastructure throughout Ohio.

In Wilmington, nearly $1.3 million will go toward retiring approximately one mile of gas main and more than 100 service lines in 2020, according to a Tuesday news release.

Since 2009, nearly five miles have been retired within the city. Vectren intends to retire a total of more than 12 miles in Wilmington through the end of the pipeline replacement program.

“In 2020, we continue another year of our pipeline replacement program, modernizing our infrastructure and replacing essentially all of our bare steel and cast-iron pipeline throughout our Ohio territory,” said Richard Leger, vice president of Natural Gas Distribution, Indiana and Ohio. “Focused on continuing to meet federal requirements, Vectren remains committed to strengthening our system to ensure continued reliability and safe delivery of natural gas service to our customers for decades to come.”

Streets affected during the first project include Rombach Avenue and Newham Street.

Visit www.vectren.com/pipelinereplacement to view an interactive map displaying all streets in Wilmington where construction will take place in 2020.

In most cases, a polyethylene (plastic) system is being installed to replace the current bare steel and cast-iron gas pipeline system. First, the gas main will be replaced within the right-of-way, and then the service lines running directly to homes and businesses will be replaced. Upon completion of the project, affected yards, sidewalks and streets will be restored.

“Construction for these pipeline projects may take several weeks to complete, and times may vary based on the size of the project, weather, ground surface/soil and other situations that may arise,” said Leger. “Please be assured that Vectren and its contractors will make every effort to complete each project as quickly as possible and minimize impact to customers and the community.”

Prior to service replacement, a Vectren representative will contact customers to provide an overview of the required work. Vectren reminds Wilmington residents to please keep the following in mind:

Please exercise caution when driving through the construction zones.

We urge residents and their children to keep a safe distance away from any work zones.

Wilmington is one of more than 40 cities in Ohio undergoing this type of pipeline replacement. Since 2009, more than 430 miles have been retired in Ohio, which has led to a reduction in leak calls and natural gas emissions from the distribution system.

For more information about Vectren’s gas infrastructure modernization program, visit www.vectren.com/pipelinereplacement.

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