April 13, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media contact: Natalie Hedde, 812-491-5105 or [email protected]
News Release Vectren Corporation
One Vectren Square
Evansville, IN 47708
Pipeline replacement work underway throughout west central Ohio;
$31 million in upgrades to replace 56 miles in 2015
Dayton, Ohio - Vectren Energy Delivery (Vectren) crews and contract crews have begun the process of replacing gas mains and service lines throughout the state 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 in more than 40 cities or towns in west central Ohio. This year, 12 cities will be impacted, and crews will replace 56 miles through a $31 million investment.
"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 in our Ohio service territory," said Colleen Ryan, president of Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio. "These infrastructure enhancements are vital to meeting federal requirements and ensuring the continued safety of our system for decades to come."
The following cities will be impacted in 2015: Centerville, Dayton, Fairborn, Greenville, Kettering, Lewisburg, Miamisburg, Oakwood, Piqua, Tipp City, Troy, Versailles.
To see detailed project maps on existing or upcoming work in each city, visit www.vectren.com/pipelinereplacement. This site is updated regularly as new projects come online. Replacement work is prioritized based on pipeline assessment and leak repair data as well as the opportunity to minimize the construction impact to the affected city.
These additional cities will be impacted in the coming years: Brookville, Eaton, Fort Loramie, Germantown, Greenfield, Hollansburg, Jamestown, Jeffersonville, Lakeview, New Paris, South Charleston, Vandalia, Washington Court House, West Alexandria, West Carrollton, West Milton, Wilberforce and Wilmington.
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, which is a gas pipeline that ranges in size from 2" to 8" and is often underneath the street or sidewalk, 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 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.
Since 2009, more than 200 miles of the 700 total miles have been replaced, which has led to a 15 percent reduction in leak calls and a reduction in natural gas emissions from the distribution system. For more information about Vectren's pipeline replacement program, visit www.vectren.com/pipelinereplacement.
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About Vectren
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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