New target for beginning of gas network restoration

Tuesday 10 October 2023

People affected by the island-wide gas shutdown have been offered warm showers at a local swimming pool, with the target for the restoration of the network now set for Thursday.

The update was released this morning following an announcement last night that Island Energy was "not in a position" to start bringing the island's gas supply back today as hoped.

The company is continuing to urge islanders to switch off their gas supplies and fill in a form letting them know. Information on how to do so and the form can be found here.

Today's statement began by apologising that Island Energy had been unable "to get your gas supply back to you today as we'd hoped".

It continued: "Our target is for our plant to be up and running tomorrow and the staged re-instatement of gas to the network from Thursday.

"However, this is subject to a full review and agreement of our plans."

Following a review meeting with key stakeholders, Island Energy will confirm and set out a proposed timeline for the re-instatement later today.

The statement added: "Up to date communications are on our website, across social media and through local press, radio and letters to all customers.

"Many thanks to all those customers who have completed the form online to let us know they have switched off their gas. If you've completed the form online, you do not need to call us to let us know.

"We have a duty of care to ensure that when we do switch supply back on it is done in a safe and controlled manner.

"If you are aware of any neighbours who may need special help or who are away, please tell us so we can make any necessary arrangement. You can either complete the form on our website or call on the numbers above."

While Island Energy works to bring the network back to homes and businesses, the Government has opened up Les Quennevais Sports Centre for non-members who are without gas and would like access to hot water and showers.

If you’re impacted by the ongoing gas outage or know someone who is and it’s affecting your/their hot water then the showers at Les Quennevais Sports Center are available to use for free, just let those on the reception desk know and they will show you the way @activejersey pic.twitter.com/mjIeTd1X3z

— Lucy Stephenson (@LucyStevoJSY) October 9, 2023

The Government also urged islanders to continue checking in on family members and neighbours who may be without hot water or heating.

News of the island-wide gas outage first broke on Saturday.

Pictured top: Roseville Bistro in St Helier has been closed due to the outage (Rob Currie).