Loss of gas supply - Witham, Chelmsford

We’ve been busy tonight restoring supplies to the last remaining homes impacted by this incident. There is only a very small number to go. We are now in position to be able to restore supply at every property – we just need to get in, to turn supply back on and check everything is working safely.

We have visited every remaining property at least once and will be back again tomorrow to try again. We will leave information too, explaining how to contact us. It’s late, and we realise some would rather not answer the door this late, or will have gone to bed.

Have a peaceful night, everyone.

We have made good progress today and we have started to restore gas to the network in Phase 8 and started knocking on doors, so we can do the essential safety checks and safely turn your gas appliances back on.

Please DO NOT try to turn your own gas supply back on. This needs to be done by a qualified engineer.

To ensure we can switch on your gas, we need you to be at home. If you are not at home when we call, it will delay your gas being switched back on.

If you are away or working don't worry, we will return at least three times. After that, we will leave details for you to contact us directly when you are at home.

If you need any extra assistance during this time or know of a neighbour who may need a little more help please call us on 0800 917 7160.

Thank you, for your patience, kindness and understanding during this incident.