Banbury homes still without gas

Specialist equipment has been brought to Banbury to remove water from gas pipes

updated 2.40pm

Parts of a Banbury housing estate are still without gas after water leaked into the system yesterday (Saturday).

So far Southern Gas Networks has pumped out 6,500 litres of flood water. They will be continuing to remove water from their system through the afternoon.

Engineers last night turned off the gas at over 100 properties for safety reasons, but this morning a priority has been gaining access to further homes where they haven’t yet been able to isolate the supply.

People living on High Furlong, Evenlode, Portway, Danesmoor, Chetwode, Windrush and Woodfield are affected.

Southern Gas Networks has brought specialist equipment to the area which to pump the water out of the gas pipes.

In a statement this afternoon they said: “Our engineers are still working to gain access to the few remaining affected properties to turn off gas supplies at the meter. If you were out when we came to your home, please call the number on the card we left at your property to rearrange for an engineer to visit.

“We have portable heaters and hot plates for cooking available for those who need them. Please ask one of our engineers on site or call us on 0800 912 1717 if you require extra help.

“We understand it’s frustrating being without your gas supply and we’d like to thank you for your continued patience and understanding whilst we work to get the gas back on.”

Its believed the problem is linked to a burst water main in Hearthway.   Properties in the area experienced low pressure or no water from late Saturday afternoon.   Thames Water worked through the night to resolve this issue.

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Published: 30/06/2024 10:20am by Banbury FM Newsteam

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