Local residents and businesses are invited to Wales & West Utilities’ drop-in event to learn about work to upgrade the gas pipes in the Stratton area of Bude.

The gas emergency and pipeline service is inviting the local community to the session at The Parkhouse Centre, Ergue-Gaberic Way, Bude EX23 8LD on Wednesday 11 November between 10am – 5pm.

The company continues to make good progress with its wider work to upgrade the gas pipes in Bude and this section in Stratton will begin on 4 January 2027. All going to plan this section will finish by the end of April.

Work continues to be planned in conjunction with Cornwall Council and the following traffic management has been agreed:

• Road closures on Maiden Street, Market Street, Church Street, Cot Hill and Fore Street (4 January – 5 March)
• Traffic lights on Hospital Road (4 – 22 January)
• New Road – work will be undertaken during February half term
• Road closure on the road from Poundfield Close to Skitches Corner (15 February – April)

The work is vital to ensuring gas continues to flow safely and reliably to homes and businesses across the area - helping to keep people warm for decades to come.

The project is part of Wales & West Utilities wider work to invest over £1.2 million during the next 18 months across Bude. The intensive programme of wider mains replacement works will see gas pipes upgraded across the area as the company upgrades the critical energy infrastructure in the area to benefit approximately 680 local customers.

Wales & West Utilities Roxanne Whittaker is managing this work and said:

“We’re inviting members of the local community to join us at our drop-in event to learn more about the upcoming work and what it means for the local area.

“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.”

For more information about work in your area, visit www.wwutilities.co.uk/gas-pipe-upgrade-projects/. As projects begin, customers can also find out what to expect from the work at www.wwutilities.co.uk/services/gas-pipe-upgrades/

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