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Wheatley Evacuation Zone Being Reduced Once Again

Even more residents and business owners in Wheatley will soon be able to access their properties as the municipality reduces the evacuation zone once again.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent said work has progressed at the site of the August 26 explosion to allow for the evacuation zone to be reduced for the third time since mid-April.

On Monday, fences will be moved for some properties along Talbot Road.

Talbot Road and Erie Street South remain closed but the municipality said they could be re-opened as soon as next week, once they are deemed safe.

In the meantime, the municipality is continuing to investigate the two remaining uncapped wells in downtown Wheatley. A conductor pipe will be driven over the well at the far end of the municipal parking lot and residents may notice hammering sounds.