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The works to relocate the gas pressure reduction system (GPRS) as part of the wider Chelmer Waterside project are continuing. During these works you will see contractors from Morrison Energy Services and Cadent delivering the works on behalf of Chelmsford City Council. |
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During the past month the team have completed the following:
- A new entrance to the allotments and GPRS location has been created to facilitate the use of construction traffic during the works.
- A culvert has been installed to ensure water still drains along the existing ditch.
- Ground radar surveys have been undertaken in the meadow to establish any underground infrastructure.
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Over the next month the team will:
- Close part of the foot and cycle path from Springfield Lock and the Hill Road Allotments. A new temporary foot and cycle path will be constructed before closure. The original foot and cycle path will be reinstated once the works are complete.
- Part of the meadow to the east of the allotments will be excavated to lay underground pipework to the new GPRS location from the existing pipework.
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Gas Pressure Reduction Systems - What are they? |
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For any properties that receive a gas supply, a Gas Pressure Reduction System (otherwise known as a GPRS) is a key part of how gas comes into their homes to be used.
Gas from the National Grid is transported by pipelines underneath the ground at a very high pressure, much higher than is ever safe to use in a home or business. A GPRS takes the gas from the pipeline where it filters and heats the gas before reducing the pressure so this is safe to be used in the property.
As gas has no smell whilst this travels through the GPRS an odorant is added to the gas to enable it to be detected should there ever be a leak. A GPRS will manage the gas supply and distribution to properties in an area.
Whilst the new GPRS is being built, the current GPRS continues to manage the gas distribution network for the area.
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