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PSE&G Gas Main Work - 6/26/2020

Posted on: June 30, 2020 - 8:39am
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The Borough would like to inform residents that gas mains will be replaced on Evelyn Road, Oak Drive, and Canoe Lane over the coming weeks and that residents on those roads and those residing in close proximity to those roads will notice construction work.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in the interest of maintaining the safety of their customers, their employees, and their families, PSE&G workers and PSE&G contractors follow safety protocols guided by the CDC and NJ State Department of Health, as well as all directives from the Governor’s Office and county/municipal governments. The below information is from PSE&G about the work that they will be doing and what they will need to do:

  • To upgrade the gas lines, we dig trenches, primarily in road surfaces, and lay new pipes block- by-block to minimize disruptions. At the end of each workday, the trenches are filled in and protective plates are secured. You will always have access to your driveway.
  • When possible, we avoid digging on properties. If we have to dig on your property, PSE&G/Contractor will restore any disturbance after the service line is installed. Grass areas are repaired and seeded, and concrete or asphalt openings are patched until final restoration work is scheduled.
  • After construction, a PSE&G technician will need access to your home to connect the service line and gas meter to the new gas main. We contact homeowners to arrange a date and time to do this work. On the day of your scheduled appointment, our technicians will ask you a series of pandemic-related safety questions.
  • During the reconnection, you can expect to be without gas service for about four hours. For many customers, this project involves relocating your gas meter. If your meter is inside, we will move it to the outside of your home or business. Our technician will reconnect and relight all appliances. If you are not able to legally provide access to the property in question and require landlord approval, please let us know when we contact you. PSE&G technicians will be wearing personal protective equipment and will maintain social distancing throughout the appointment and we ask that you also keep a safe distance from our technicians. Please allow technicians through the nearest entryway in proximity to the meter set location.

When work is finished, we repair roads with temporary pavement until the project is complete and the ground settles. This generally takes 45 to 90 days. Final restoration may take longer depending on the weather conditions, size of the project, time of year or at the request of the town. PSE&G will then have their contractors restore roads with permanent paving in accordance with town/county ordinances and paving requirements.