What is the crews' progress? 

Crews from Michels Corporation, a CenterPoint Energy authorized contractor, began natural gas main work in the Windom Neighborhood the week of Oct. 14. The new main will be installed underneath the north sidewalk of Lowry Avenue NE, and following completion of the main a different crew will perform service work.

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. There is no assessment or cost associated with our work.

At this time, work is being done on the intersection of Lowry Avenue NE and Johnson Street NE as well as Lowry Avenue NE and Buchanan Street NE. Next week, the crew will move to the intersection of Lowry Avenue NE and Ulysses Street NE. There are no traffic impacts at this time. Natural gas main work is anticipated to be complete by the end of next week.

When services begin, you can expect the natural gas crew to move at a rate of about one block per week. They will either fully replace the service line or reconnect it to the new main, depending on the line’s age. For most properties, the crews remove at least one sidewalk panel in front of the house, excavate a hole by the outside meter, and bore the service line from the sidewalk to the house.

Once services are complete, allow a week or two before a restoration crew is on site to repair lawns, sidewalks, streets, and anything else that our construction disrupted.

How can I contact CenterPoint Energy?

Check out the project’s web page for more details. If you have questions, please contact our Communication Specialist at 612-542-6198 or una.omeara@centerpointenergy.com. We appreciate your patience as we upgraded our infrastructure. Have a great season!