SGN have advised of upcoming gas network upgrades in the Purley area. These works are part of a vital programme to modernise the local gas network and ensure a safe, secure, and reliable gas supply for the future.
What are they doing?
SGN has appointed contractor WCB to replace ageing metal gas mains with new polyethylene (plastic) pipes on their behalf. This is part of a wider upgrade to replace old cast iron infrastructure with safer, longer-lasting materials that are less prone to leaks and disruption.
What roads will be affected?
Engineers will start works along the full length of Cliff End.
- Start date: Monday 3 November.
- Work duration: 2.5 weeks.
- Traffic management: Road Closure.
Engineers will also be working along the full length of Selcroft Road.
- Start date: Thursday 14 November.
- Work duration: 5 weeks.
- Traffic management: Road Closure.
Engineers will then be working along the full length of Purley Hill.
- Start date: Friday 28 November.
- Work duration: 3.5 weeks.
- Traffic management: Road closure.
Engineers will then begin to work along the full length of Oakwood Avenue.
- Start date: Friday 2 January.
- Work duration: 6 weeks.
- Traffic management: Road closure.
Then for the final part of the works in this road, engineers will then continue along Riddlesdown Road, outside of property number 86. To the junction with Mitchley Avenue.
- Start date: Monday 26 January.
- Work duration: 4.5 weeks.
- Traffic management: Road closure.
Maintaining access
SGN are committed to minimising disruption as much as possible and will ensure:
- Pedestrian access and property access is maintained
- Local businesses and residents can continue to receive deliveries – please speak to our site team regarding any specific access arrangements
- Emergency access will be preserved
Staying Informed
The team will be on site and available to speak with you throughout the project. If you have any concerns, questions, or specific access requirements, please don’t hesitate to speak with one of their engineers but if you are having trouble, please feel free to drop your Purley & Woodcote councillors an email for the roads above, with the exception of Riddlesdown Road>Mitchley Avenue which comes under Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown Road.
We thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation while these essential works are carried out.
