More progress is being made by crews working to prevent future gas leaks in downtown Wheatley.
Municipal officials say crews have reached the halfway point in the installation of a conductor pipe at the APEC 1 well in the municipal parking lot, closest to the site of the August 26, 2021 explosion. Once the pipe is fully hammered into position, the new pipe will enable the plugging of APEC 1. The process is estimated to take three weeks.
When the next phase of work begins, officials say residents in the area may notice a gassy odour, however, any time the smell of gas is detected, residents should call 9-1-1.
A small adjustment has been made to the evacuation zone in Wheatley, releasing a handful of properties on Talbot Road West.
The temporary library service at 108 Talbot Trail will now be open each Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. in addition to its regular hours of Tuesday from 2 to 6 p.m., Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Chief Librarian Tania Sharpe said it is the goal of the library to be as responsive as possible to community needs. “Anything we can do to help the community take another step forward is positive,” she said.