VECTREN CORP Jan. 21, 2015
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News Release Vectren CorporationOne Vectren Square
Evansville, IN 47708
Gas pipelines underway in Evansville
Evansville, Ind. - Contract crews working for Vectren Energy Delivery (Vectren) have begun replacing gas mains and service lines in Evansville as part of the company's pipeline replacement program, which is a multi-year program to replace about 1,300 miles of bare steel and cast iron pipeline infrastructure throughout Indiana. In Evansville, $5 million will go toward retiring nearly 11 miles of gas mains and nearly 900 service lines in 2015. Since 2008, nearly 18 miles have been replaced within the city. Vectren intends to replace a total of
approximately 140 miles in Evansville over the next several years.
"To ensure the continued reliability of our natural gas pipeline systems and service, Vectren has undertaken a program to replace essentially all of our bare steel and cast iron pipeline infrastructure," said Brad Ellsworth, Vectren Energy Delivery of Indiana-South president. "These infrastructure enhancements are vital to meeting federal requirements and ensuring the continued safety of our system for decades to come."
Streets affected during these projects will include: S. Lincoln Park Drive, Spring Street, S. Kelsey Avenue, E.
Olive Street, Weinbach Avenue, John Street, Grand Avenue, Sycamore Street, Walnut Street, New York Avenue, Kerth Avenue, S. Linwood Avenue and E. Cherry Street. Visit the Active Projects tab on www.vectren.com/pipelinereplacement to view maps of additional streets in Evansville where construction will take in 2015.
In most cases, a polyethylene (plastic) system is being installed to replace the current bare steel and cast iron gas pipeline system. First, the gas main will be replaced within the right-of-way, and then the service lines running directly to homes and businesses will be replaced. Upon completion of the project, affected yards, sidewalks and streets will be restored.
"Construction for these pipeline projects may take several weeks to complete, and times may vary based on the size of the project, weather, ground surface/soil and other situations that may arise," said Ellsworth. "Please be assured that Vectren and its contractors will make every effort to complete each project as quickly as possible and minimize impact to customers and the community."
Vectren reminds Evansville residents to please keep the following in mind:
• Please exercise caution when driving through the construction zones.
• We urge residents and their children to keep a safe distance away from any work zones.
Evansville is one of nearly 75 cities in Indiana undergoing this type of pipeline replacement. Since 2008, approximately 55 miles of gas mains have been replaced in the Vectren South territory, which has led to a reduction in leak calls and natural gas emissions from the distribution system. For more information about Vectren's gas infrastructure modernization program, visit www.vectren.com/safety.
Vectren Corporation (NYSE: VVC) is an energy holding company headquartered in Evansville, Ind.
Vectren's energy delivery subsidiaries provide gas and/or electricity to more than 1 million customers in adjoining service territories that cover nearly two-thirds of Indiana and west central Ohio. Vectren's nonutility subsidiaries and affiliates currently offer energy-related products and services to customers throughout the U.S. These include infrastructure services and energy services. To learn more about Vectren, visit www.vectren.com.
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