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Gas Pipe Upgrade Work in Dinas Powys Approaching Completion

Monday, 5 October 2026 12:10

By Nathan Spackman

A major gas pipe upgrade project in Dinas Powys is expected to be completed later this month, according to Wales & West Utilities.

Work began in July in the Cardiff Road area and forms part of a wider programme to replace ageing gas infrastructure across the village. The company says the upgrades aim to maintain the safe and reliable delivery of gas to homes and businesses in the area.

As part of the project, a lane closure will be in place on Eastbrook Road between 9 and 12 October, restricting access for northbound traffic travelling towards Redlands Road. Motorists are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys.

The work has been planned in conjunction with the Vale of Glamorgan Council and forms part of a wider £1.1 million investment by Wales & West Utilities in Dinas Powys. The programme, which is due to continue until the end of November, will see more than 3,500 metres of gas pipes replaced across the community.

Andrew Coleman, who is managing the project for Wales & West Utilities, said "We’re investing in our gas network to ensure it remains safe, reliable and fit for the future for the customers we serve. We'll be keeping the local community updated on these works and working with the local authority, and other key partners, to keep disruption to a minimum.

"We understand our work can cause disruption, but it is essential to maintain a resilient gas network that households and business can 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.

"Once we’ve completed this intensive phase of work, we’ll leave behind an upgraded network that meets today’s energy needs, and is ready to transport greener gases in the future. By completing this work now, barring any emergency repairs, we can avoid returning to the area and causing further disruption to the local community for decades."

Wales & West Utilities is responsible for transporting gas through an underground network serving more than 7.5 million people across Wales and south west England. The company does not supply gas directly to customers but maintains and operates the infrastructure used to deliver it.

Residents can find more information about gas pipe replacement projects in their area on the Wales & West Utilities website.

Anyone who smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. Trained engineers are available around the clock to respond to emergencies.

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