UGI Utilities, Inc. will commence a natural gas main replacement project in South Abington Township starting Wednesday, October 1, as part of the company's ongoing commitment to maintaining safe and reliable service infrastructure. The project represents a significant infrastructure investment that will modernize aging pipeline systems while providing conversion opportunities for properties along the construction route. This modernization effort addresses critical safety concerns associated with older infrastructure while enhancing system reliability for existing customers.
The underground work will focus on Bailey Street between Shady Lane Road and Leach Street, Grandview Street, and Leach Street. Construction operations are scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:00pm, with completion of the new natural gas main installation anticipated by mid-November, though weather and working conditions may affect this timeline. The project demonstrates UGI's systematic approach to infrastructure modernization, balancing necessary improvements with community considerations through careful planning and coordination.
Residents and business owners should prepare for substantial disruptions during the construction period. The project will involve road closures, detours, and parking restrictions that will impact local traffic patterns. Additionally, there will be intermittent interruptions to natural gas service requiring UGI technicians to access properties for equipment inspection and relighting procedures. These temporary inconveniences represent necessary steps toward long-term infrastructure improvements that benefit the entire community.
Beyond infrastructure improvements, this project offers an opportunity for homes and businesses along the construction route to convert to natural gas service. The system upgrades create new connection possibilities for properties currently using alternative energy sources. This expansion of natural gas access has economic implications for both residents seeking more affordable energy options and businesses looking to optimize operational costs. Final paving and restoration work will follow the main installation phase, ensuring minimal long-term impact on community infrastructure.
UGI Utilities, Inc. serves more than 760,000 customers across its service territory and maintains comprehensive information about its operations and services available at https://www.ugi.com. The South Abington Township project exemplifies the utility's systematic approach to infrastructure modernization, balancing service improvements with minimal community disruption through careful planning and coordination. This project reflects broader trends in utility infrastructure investment across the region, where aging systems require substantial capital investment to meet modern safety standards and reliability expectations.
