We are writing to let you know about our project to upgrade our gas network. We are replacing our old metal gas mains and services with new plastic pipe. This essential work will ensure your community continues to receive a safe and reliable gas supply for many years to come.
In consultation with Medway and Kent County Council, our contractor, WCB Utilities will start work on Monday 26th July for approximately 9 weeks. We will be working in the following roads, some of which will overlap.
26th July - 20th August
Our engineers will start work in Lower Rainham Road. To access our network of pipes safely, it will be necessary to close the road between property 786 and the rear of property 21, then onto the junction with Otterham Quay Lane. Access will be maintained for residents and a diversion will be in place via Station Road, High Street and Otterham Quay Lane.
9th August - 3rd September
We will be working in Otterham Quay Lane between the junction with Lower Rainham Road and the junction with Horsham Lane. This road will be closed for the duration of the work. We will also need to close Horsham Lane at the junction with Otterham Quay Lane from Monday 16th August until Monday 6th September. Access will be available for residents and a diversion in place.
We will be working in Otterham Quay Lane between the junction with Lower Rainham Road and the junction with Horsham Lane. This road will be closed for the duration of the work. We will also need to close Horsham Lane at the junction with Otterham Quay Lane from Monday 16th August until Monday 6th September. Access will be available for residents and a diversion in place.
23rd August - 4th October
Work will start in Wallbridge Lane between the junction of Otterham Quay Lane and the junction with Oak Lane from Monday 23rd August until Monday 27th September. The road will be closed to ensure the safety of our workforce and the community. We will also be working in Oak Lane, which will remain open. Access for all residents will be maintained and a diversion will be in place.
Work will start in Wallbridge Lane between the junction of Otterham Quay Lane and the junction with Oak Lane from Monday 23rd August until Monday 27th September. The road will be closed to ensure the safety of our workforce and the community. We will also be working in Oak Lane, which will remain open. Access for all residents will be maintained and a diversion will be in place.
We understand that people can get frustrated by roadworks. Therefore, we would only close a road if it was unsafe to keep it open.
We’re working closely with the UK Government and public health bodies to make sure we work in line with expert advice during the pandemic. We have extra safety precautions in place to protect our colleagues and our communities from catching or spreading the virus as we carry out our safety-critical project. There’s more information about our coronavirus response on our website: sgn.co.uk/coronavirus
We’re writing to residents and other local stakeholders to make them aware of our project and explain the details of our work. Please feel free to also share this information with anyone you think may be impacted by our project.
Kind regards
Sharon Dorrington
Stakeholder and Community Manager
SGN Gas
