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Nantyglo gas supplies 'could be restored in 48 hours' Nantyglo gas supply reconnection under way after cut
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Residents of 750 homes hit by gas cuts after a water leak in Blaenau Gwent have been told they could be reconnected in 24 to 48 hours. Gas engineers have begun restoring supplies to about 200 properties in Blaenau Gwent after 750 homes suffered cuts following a water leak.
Wales and West Utilities said engineers had begun restoring supplies to 150 properties in Nantyglo with the rest to follow. Supplies in Nantyglo were disrupted on Thursday when water from a burst main leaked into gas pipes.
Gas was cut on Thursday when water from a burst main leaked into gas pipes. Wales and West Utilities said it was "cautiously optimistic" of starting to reconnect all homes within 48 hours.
Leisure centres in Abertillery and Ebbw Vale are offering washing and showering facilities for people affected.Leisure centres in Abertillery and Ebbw Vale are offering washing and showering facilities for people affected.
Engineers called it a "complex operation" and they were "cautiously optimistic" that they could start restoring gas supplies to all properties affected within 48 hours.
About 150 fan heaters and hot plates have been given out to vulnerable customers.About 150 fan heaters and hot plates have been given out to vulnerable customers.
Tai Calon Community Housing has also distributed heaters and microwave ovens for affected tenants to use.Tai Calon Community Housing has also distributed heaters and microwave ovens for affected tenants to use.
Anyone needing assistance has been told they should contact Wales and West Utilities.Anyone needing assistance has been told they should contact Wales and West Utilities.
The company confirmed that all the properties affected were residential, with no commercial premises involved.