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Local Dinas Powys pupils gain insight into gas safety

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 11:18

By Nathan Spackman

More than 100 pupils at St. Andrew’s Major Church in Wales School have taken part in an interactive session to learn vital gas safety information, which will help their families and loved ones stay safe and warm at home.

Wales & West Utilities staff visited the school as part of its project to upgrade the gas pipes in the Cardiff Road area of Dinas Powys. Colleagues from the gas emergency and pipeline service visited the school to provide educational support to pupils in years 4 to 6, while also helping them understand why the local gas pipe upgrades are important.

The sessions helped drive home the simple steps people can take to stay safe from the dangers of carbon monoxide – the ‘Silent Killer’. Colleagues explained what gas does in the home and how it gets there, before detailing what Wales & West Utilities do to make sure people continue to receive a safe and reliable gas supply. They also spent time explaining the steps people should take if they were to smell gas or suspect CO poisoning, before encouraging youngsters to learn the national gas emergency number – 0800 111 999.

Wales & West Utilities Paisley Carpenter said: "We’re committed to supporting the communities where we work, not just through upgrading the gas pipes, but by investing in local initiatives that can make a real difference to people’s lives.

“Our ambassadors really enjoyed spending time with the pupils and delivering the safety sessions, and it was fantastic to see how engaged and enthusiastic they were. These conversations are so important because helping children understand how to stay safe around gas gives them knowledge they can take home and share with their families too.”

Katie Stamp at St. Andrew’s Major Church in Wales School said: “It was fantastic to welcome the Wales & West Utilities team to work with our Year 4, 5 and 6 pupils. The sessions were engaging and informative, helping the children develop a better understanding of gas safety and how to keep themselves and their families safe.

“We are also extremely grateful for the funding towards improvements to our STEM outdoor classroom, which will create even more opportunities for safe outdoor learning. Thank you for supporting our school and making a positive difference to our pupils.”

The project in Dinas Powys is part of Wales & West Utilities wider work to invest over £1.1 million to upgrade gas pipes across Dinas Powys. The intensive programme of wider mains replacement works, which finishes by the end of November, will see over 3,500 metres of gas pipes upgraded across the area as the company upgrades the critical energy infrastructure in the area to benefit approximately local customers.

Wales & West Utilities is the gas emergency and pipeline service, delivering energy to over 7.5 million people across Wales and the south west of England. We don’t sell gas; we transport it through an extensive underground network of more than 35,000 kilometres of pipes.

If you smell gas or suspect carbon monoxide, call the National Gas Emergency number on 0800 111 999 immediately. Trained engineers are available 24/7 to respond and keep you safe.

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