VECTREN CORP Jan. 21, 2016
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Xenia, Ohio - Contract crews working for Vectren Energy Delivery (Vectren) will begin replacing gas mains and service lines in Xenia as part of the company's pipeline replacement program, which is a multi-year program to replace about 700 miles of bare steel and cast iron pipeline infrastructure throughout Ohio. In Xenia, more than
$750,000 will go toward replacing nearly two miles of gas main and more than 100 service lines in 2016.
"To ensure the continued reliability of our natural gas pipeline systems and service, Vectren has undertaken a program to replace essentially all of our bare steel and cast iron pipeline infrastructure," said Colleen Ryan, Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio president. "These infrastructure enhancements are vital to meeting federal requirements and ensuring the continued safety of our system for decades to come."
Streets affected during this project will include: Weaver Street, Smith Avenue, Lucas Drive, Patton Street, E. Main Street and E. Market Street. Visit the Active Projects tab on www.vectren.com/pipelinereplacement to view an interactive map displaying all streets in Xenia where construction will take place.
In most cases, a polyethylene (plastic) system is being installed to replace the current bare steel and cast iron gas pipeline system. First, the gas main will be replaced within the right-of-way, and then the service lines running directly to homes and businesses will be replaced. Upon completion of the project, affected yards, sidewalks and streets will be restored.
"Construction for these pipeline projects may take several weeks to complete, and times may vary based on the size of the project, weather, ground surface/soil and other situations that may arise," said Ryan. "Please be assured that Vectren and its contractors will make every effort to complete each project as quickly as possible and minimize impact to customers and the community."
Prior to service replacement, a Vectren representative will contact customers to provide an overview of the required work. Vectren reminds Xenia residents to please keep the following in mind:
Please exercise caution when driving through the construction zones.
We urge residents and their children to keep a safe distance away from any work zones.
Xenia is one of more than 40 cities in Ohio undergoing this type of pipeline replacement. For more information about the program, visit Vectren.com/pipelinereplacement.
Vectren Corporation (NYSE: VVC) is an energy holding company headquartered in Evansville, Ind.
Vectren's energy delivery subsidiaries provide gas and/or electricity to more than 1 million customers in adjoining service territories that cover nearly two-thirds of Indiana and west central Ohio. Vectren's nonutility subsidiaries and affiliates currently offer energy-related products and services to customers throughout the U.S. These include infrastructure services and energy services. To learn more about Vectren, visit www.vectren.com.
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