Crews working to prevent further gas leaks in Wheatley will be taking the next steps in the mitigation process this week.
According to a municipal news release, the project team is planning to use downhole charges to perforate the well casing in the Tait Well in the municipal parking lot near the site of the August 26th explosion.
The plan is to create holes in the casting in order for the cement to reach all areas of the well as part of the plugging operations.
Officials say these are industry standard procedures that are routinely and safety used in the local oil and gas industry.
Residents in the area have been warned that any noise or vibration is part of the site operations.
Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services personnel remain on site.
