Natural Gas Distribution System Upgrade
Upgrading the natural gas delivery system
Superior Water, Light & Power is upgrading its natural gas distribution system to ensure long-term safety and reliability. Year seven of the project to upgrade the system that delivers natural gas to your home gets underway in April of 2022. We are replacing old steel gas mains and service lines with polyethylene pipe.
Our goal is to safely complete the improvements in your neighborhood with as few disruptions as possible. Here are answers to some questions you might have about the project.
What parts of Superior are affected?
Work on the seventh phase of the project will begin in Superior’s business district bounded by Belknap Street to Broadway Street and from Hammond Avenue to Oakes Avenue. About 75 homes and businesses will be affected in this area.
Construction will then move to another area of town bounded by N. 21st Street to Belknap Street and from Hammond Avenue to Butler Avenue. Approximately 300 homes and business will be affected in this area throughout the end of fall 2022.
What are you doing?
SWL&P is upgrading its system that delivers natural gas to your home or business. Areas in the city of Superior that have intermediate pressure will be converted to high pressure, ensuring continued reliability especially during times of high demand, such as extremely cold winter days and nights. The upgrade involves replacing regulators and underground pipe. If you have a gas meter inside your house or business, it will likely be relocated outside.
When will the improvements be made?
The seventh year of the project gets underway in April 2022. Work will continue through the summer and fall until the ground freezes and resume in spring 2023. Schedules for the remainder of the project are still being determined.
2022 Natural Gas Upgrades Postcard
The seventh phase of the project gets underway in April 2022
Work will continue through the summer and fall until the ground freezes and resume in spring 2023. Schedules for the remainder of the project are still being determined.
What can I expect?
During construction, you can expect the following in your neighborhood:
- SWL&P employees and contractors working in roadways and yards. SWL&P employees and contractors will carry ID badges and we encourage you to ask them for identification. Hanco Utilities of Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin, will install the new natural gas mains and service lines under the direct supervision of SWL&P. SWL&P will always have an inspector on site.
- Underground gas and other utility locations will be mapped using locator flags and paint.
- Construction work, including holes and trenches, in roadways, boulevards and yards. All areas will be restored to their original condition.
- As construction proceeds, parking may be limited to one side of a street or alley or prohibited on both sides of a street or alley during assigned work hours. “No Parking” signs will alert you to any restrictions.
Will you need to come inside my home or business?
The upgrade involves relocating natural gas meters to outside locations. If you have a meter inside your home or business, we’ll contact you to schedule a time for moving the meter.
How long will service be off while you're switching service from the old pipe to the new pipe?
Our priority is to keep disruptions to a minimum and we expect to restore service during the switchover in a timely fashion. We’ll give you advance notice of the temporary disruption in service and will use door hangers when needed to re-light your appliances.
What if I don't have natural gas in my home but would like to?
For more information about how you can enjoy the benefits of safe, reliable and efficient natural gas. Click here to fill out an application for natural gas service.
Who can I call for more information about the gas system upgrade?
Call SWL&P at 715-395-2200. (And ask about the gas system upgrade)
