Public Service Announcement

Natural Gas Pipeline Installation

North Park to Trollope Across Cogswell Streets

(Thursday, September4/08)-- Motorists are advised that Heritage Gas, in conjunction with its contractor R.B. Sommerville, will continue the installation of a natural gas pipeline at the intersection of North Park, Cogswell and Trollope Streets. This pipeline will provide service to the Halifax Infirmary Hospital.

To minimize traffic disruption while crossing the intersection, Cogswell St. from Robie St. to North Park /Trollope St. will be closed to vehicular traffic from 6:15 PM Friday, September 5, to 6:00 AM, Monday, September 8.  In order to complete the work as quickly as possible, construction will take place on a 24 hour basis.

Should the work not be completed this weekend, the intersection will be closed to vehicular traffic the weekend of September 12th.

Experienced traffic control personnel will be on-site to ensure smooth traffic flow. On site personnel will also maintain communication with local residents and businesses to help minimize disruption. 

Motorists are asked to please plan alternate routes for the duration of this street closure.

Heritage Gas and HRM apologize for any inconvenience this necessary construction may cause.

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Deborah StoryActing Manager, Corporate Communications, 490-6531
Greg Astrom Heritage Gas 229-7026
Heritage Gas Customer Line - 1-877-836-7427
Luke Raymond, Superintendent R.B. Sommerville, 219-0779