A £500,000 project to upgrade heating to homes and businesses in a Powys town has been completed.

Wales & West Utilities has completed essential work to upgrade part of the gas network in Crickhowell. The £500,000 work, which began in April, was essential to keep the gas flowing safely and reliably to local homes and businesses, keeping people warm for generations to come.

The gas emergency and pipeline service liaised with Powys County Council and the North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency to plan the work, which involved traffic management in the area. A small section of work will be completed at a later date.

Adam Smith, of Wales & West Utilities, said: “We’re happy to have finished this upgrade work and want to thank everyone who lives and works in the area for bearing with us while we completed this essential work.

“While most of the gas network is underground and out of sight, it plays a central role in the daily lives of people across Crickhowell. Whether it’s heating your home, making the family dinner or having a hot bath, we understand how important it is for your gas supply to be safe and reliable and there when you need it.

“This work was essential to keep the gas flowing to local homes and businesses today, and to make sure the gas network is ready to transport hydrogen and biomethane, so we can all play our part in a green future.”

Wales & West Utilities’ customer service team is ready to take your call if you have any questions about the work. You can contact them on freephone 0800 912 2999.

Alternatively, you can contact them on Twitter @WWUtilities or Facebook.com/WWUtilities.

Wales & West Utilities, the gas emergency and pipeline service, brings energy to 7.5m people across the south-west of England and Wales. If you smell gas, or suspect the presence of carbon monoxide, call them on 0800 111 999 straight away, and engineers will be there to help any time of day or night.