Yankee Gas Provides Overview of Wilton Gas Expansion Project
Yankee Gas is excited to begin construction on the Wilton Gas Expansion Project. It is Yankee's first large-scale expansion project under Connecticut's recently enacted Comprehensive Energy Strategy.
New natural gas pipeline will be installed in the town of Wilton, Conn. It will enable gas expansion into Wilton Center as well as to several municipal buildings.
This project offers community businesses and residents along the route a chance to convert to high-efficiency natural gas and lower their energy costs. Natural gas is a clean, efficient and affordable fuel source, becoming the "fuel of choice" for Connecticut.
Wilton Gas Expansion Project Facts:
Route Length: Approximately 3.5 miles, underground
Location: Wilton, Conn. (see map)
Timetable: Construction began – August 1, 2014
Construction projected to be completed – End of November 2014
Construction Update:
Crews will continue construction operations on the 3.5-mile natural gas pipeline during the week of August 4, 2014:
- One crew from GPL Construction will complete the installation of pipe on Kristine Lilly Way and begin installation on School Road, near the Cider Mill School. It is anticipated that this crew will install approximately 200 feet of pipe a day.
- A second crew from GPL Construction will continue on Old Ridgefield Rd., working south. It is anticipated that this crew will install approximately 150 feet of pipe a day
- One crew from Henkels & McCoy will begin installation of pipeline at the intersection of Danbury Road (Rte. 7) and Wolfpit Road (Rte. 106) working west from the intersection. It is anticipated that this crew will install approximately 80 feet of pipe a day.
What you can expect:
Two or more construction crews will be working 12-hour days (7 a.m. – 7 p.m.) on weekdays and the Saturdays of August 9, and 16.
Yankee Gas will maintain access to residences and businesses, as well as ensure priority passage of emergency vehicle traffic through construction areas.
Construction activities will take place at multiple sites along the route until the project is completed.
Work zones will be protected from pedestrians and vehicles.
Police officers or flagmen will oversee traffic control.
This work is expected to continue through the end of November 2014.
(Please note that construction work is weather dependent, and these construction updates are subject to change without notice.)
Contact Information:
Keeping the lines of communication open is an important part of our work in your community. For more information about construction activities, please send an email to Christopher J. Luca at christopher.luca@nu.comor or call 860-665-4644.