What will CenterPoint Energy do?

For a few months beginning early August 2024, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractors will upgrade the natural gas infrastructure on select streets in Minnetonka along the following streets:

• Willowood Drive from Woodland Road to Whited Avenue
• Wyngate Lane from Willowood Drive to 601 Wyngate Lane
• Fairwood Lane and Fairwood Drive at Willowood Drive
• Valewood Drive from Willowood Drive to 6017 Valewood Drive
• Whited Avenue from 5729 Whited Avenue to 6009 Whited Avenue
• Lake Rose Circle at Lake Rose Lane

Below is a summary:

• First, the crew plans to bore the main underneath one sidewalk on each road.
• Second, they will either fully replace the service line or reconnect it to the new main, depending on the line’s age.
• Third, the technician will make a two- to three-hour appointment to move an inside meter outside. They will access the meter inside the house, move the meter outside, and relight the natural gas appliance pilot lights after the new meter has been relocated.
• Fourth, after the gas work, the gas crew will backfill the excavated areas with temporary dirt or gravel before the restoration crew arrives to put down concrete or black dirt, grass seed, and biodegradable netting. There may be several weeks before permanent restoration occurs.

The pipes used in these pipeline replacement and modernization projects are more resistant to corrosion and leakage, helping us continue to provide the safe, reliable service you count on that keeps you comfortable in your home.

How can I contact CenterPoint Energy? 

Check out our website for more details and for updates on the crews’ progress. If you have questions, please contact our Communication Specialist at 612-321-5546 or hannah.gullickson@centerpointenergy.com. We thank you for your patience as we’re upgrading our infrastructure!