Eight-month project to reroute Brechin gas main

SGN is to carry out essential the essential works at three locations to ensure local homes and businesses continue to receive a safe and reliable gas supply.

It follows damage caused by Storm Babet in 2023 and recent bad weather, which exposed the gas distribution company’s pipe, which crosses under the River South Esk. Flooding removed topsoil, although the pipe itself was undamaged. A new flood plain was also created into which debris could be washed.

A large remediation project was urgently delivered at the time to secure the pipe, building up physical material to cover and protect the pipe from damage. The new project involves diverting the existing gas main completely.

Work will be carried out in four phases to limit disruption as much as possible across the project’s duration:-

• Phase 1: Traffic lights / Give / take to allow trail excavations along the whole route starting On East mill Road at the Junction of River Street to Montrose Street - Starting 1 June for approximately 2 weeks.
• Phase 2: Traffic lights/rolling road closure in section Montrose Street between The Abattoir and East Mill Road - Starting Approx 15 June for approximately 12 weeks.
• Phase 3: Rolling road closure/traffic lights in section on East Mill Road between Montrose Street between River Street - Starting Approx 17 August for 20 weeks.
• Phase 4: Traffic lights to allow for final isolation. Starting approximately 13 January for four weeks.

SGN has worked closely with Angus Council and other key local stakeholders to limit disruption.

An SGN spokesperson said: “The new plastic pipe we’re laying has a lifespan of approximately 80 years and is also being laid away from the River South Esk, which takes away the pipe ever being at risk again in the future from flooding.

“Once our work is done, Brechin and the surrounding area will enjoy a safe and reliable gas supply for many years to come. We would like to thank everyone affected for your patience and support.”