Eversource Working On Parts Of New Canaan, Norwalk Gas Projects

Press release from Eversource Energy:

April 17 2020

BERLIN, Conn. – Operating under its COVID-19 pandemic plan, Eversource continues work on essential projects in order to reliably serve customers across Connecticut. In New Canaan and Norwalk, the energy company is working to complete the second and final phase of a natural gas delivery system resiliency project which will connect the natural gas systems in those communities with Stamford’s, and further protect and strengthen the system.

“This is important work that will further reduce the likelihood of any service interruptions and enhance the safety of our system by linking more sections of our distribution system together,” said Eversource President of Gas Operations Bill Akley. “Resiliency projects like this one allow natural gas to flow between communities, ensuring that gas is available when customers need it.”

Under the COVID-19 pandemic plan, essential work includes any work that maintains or improves the condition of the energy company’s electric and natural gas systems and supports its foundational mission of safe, reliable energy service. Social distancing, hygiene and enhanced sanitation measures have been integrated to safeguard the health and well-being of workers and customers.

The $8.5 million investment involves installing nearly three miles of gas pipeline on Route 123 (New Canaan Avenue/New Norwalk Road) between Silvermine Road in Norwalk and Lakeview Avenue in New Canaan. The work is scheduled to get underway this week with crews working Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Work on the section of Route 123 by the Merritt Parkway on- and off-ramps will be done weeknights between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. All work is weather permitting and is expected to be finished by the end of October.

Eversource works with community leaders where a project is being done to minimize any impact to traffic and coordinate with other roadwork happening in the area. Drivers may experience delays due to alternating, one-way traffic. The energy company also provides regular project updates to customers in the work area.

Eversource (NYSE: ES), celebrated as a national leader for its corporate citizenship, is the #1 energy company in Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2020 and recognized as one of America’s Most JUST Companies and the #1 utility by Forbes and JUST Capital. Eversource transmits and delivers electricity to 1.25 million customers in 149 cities and towns, provides natural gas to 237,000 customers in 74 communities, and supplies water to approximately 198,000 customers in 52 communities across Connecticut. Eversource harnesses the commitment of approximately 8,300 employees across three states to build a single, united company around the mission of safely delivering reliable energy and water with superior customer service. The #1 energy efficiency provider in the nation, the company is empowering a clean energy future in the Northeast, with nationally-recognized energy efficiency solutions and successful programs to integrate new clean energy resources like solar, offshore wind, electric vehicles and battery storage, into the electric system. For more information, please visit eversource.com, and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For more information on our water services, visit aquarionwater.com.

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