Algonquin Gas Scheduled Maintenance In Westwood: October 12 - 17

Press release from the Town of Westwood:

October 8, 2020

Algonquin Gas has scheduled maintenance activities at two locations in Westwood, beginning on October 12th and concluding by October 17th. Controlled venting of natural gas associated with this maintenance activity may occur intermittently during the daytime hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The first location is at Algonquin’s valve site located near Everett Street in Westwood. To reduce the amount of natural gas which is vented, Algonquin will work with Eversource to reduce the line pressure in the Algonquin system prior to venting. In addition, Algonquin will be performing maintenance at its meter station located near Woodland Road over the same period.

The maintenance activities at its meter station located near Woodland Road involve the use of so-called air movers. Air movers are designed to remove pockets of natural gas within the pipeline prior to the performance of pipeline maintenance activities. Since the work involves only the use of air movers, little to no gas is expected to be released at that facility, but Algonquin will nevertheless use monitors to constantly measure the levels of natural gas at both sites. Company representatives will also be on site during this work and there could be noise and/or odor associated. There is no cause for alarm and there will be no danger to persons or property in the area. In addition, fire and police officials will be notified as usual shortly before and at the conclusion of these maintenance activities.

Notices will also be distributed to local residents and businesses in the area prior to commencement. Residents will also be informed that, if they have any questions, to please call the Westwood operations office at 508-938-7728 or the Enbridge Gas Control 24-hour call line at 1-800-726-8383.

This press release was produced by the Town of Westwood. The views expressed here are the author’s own.