Hundreds of Surrey homes impacted by gas outage

Supplier SGN say they are carrying out emergency repairs

Author: Grace McGachyPublished 13th Jan 2025
Last updated 13th Jan 2025

It's estimated 360 homes have been left without gas in a Surrey village after SGN reported an outage in its network.

A number of roads in the Gomshall area are believed to be affected after a burst water main entered the network.

The issue was first reported at around 7pm on Sunday (12 January).

In a statement on their website SGN said they are working to fix the issue:

"Our engineers are on site in the Gomshall, where we're aware that gas supplies to approximately 360 properties are affected as a result of water entering our network due to a burst water main.

"We've carried out emergency repairs to our gas pipe to stop more water entering our network, and work to remove the water will begin as soon as possible.

"Currently, our engineers are working to visit each affected property individually to turn off gas supplies at the meter. This work will continue late into the evening.

"We have electric heaters and hot plates for cooking available for those who need them.

"If you are a elderly, disabled, have young children, or any other vulnerable circumstances and require support, please call our Customer Service Team on 0800 912 1717."

The streets affected are:

Leather Lane

Tower Hill

Burrows Lane

High View

The Maltings

Goose Green

Archery Place

Gravel Pits

Heathrow

Wonham Way

New Road

Queen Street

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