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Atmos Energy outlines multi-phase gas-main replacement across Bruceville-Eddy; work to start in December
Summary
Atmos Energy representatives told the Bruceville-Eddy council the company will replace mains, services and meters in seven phases across town, begin mobilization in early December and aim to complete the project in roughly a year; contractors and community notification plans were described.
Atmos Energy representatives briefed the Bruceville-Eddy City Council on Nov. 13 about an area replacement project to update gas mains, services and meters across seven phases of the town.
Joe Bridal, identified in the meeting as a project manager for the presenting energy company, said the program is driven by safety and preventative replacement. "We are, very much so a safety company that delivers natural gas," Bridal said, describing seven work phases and a plan to start mobilizing crews in early December with an optimistic completion target of about one year from the start.
The company plans primarily to use bore methods with minimal open-cut trenching and will stage equipment and laydown yards locally. TSU (Texas State Utilities) was identified as the installation contractor. Bridal emphasized pre-construction steps: potholing and daylighting existing utilities, placing safety netting around work areas and using a right-of-way inspector on-site to be the first point of contact for residents.
Councilmembers asked whether lines would occupy city streets or easements; the company said new lines would stay in easements where possible and highlighted a benefit of two-way feeds that let crews isolate sections without interrupting service. The company distributed maps for council review and agreed to post weekly work areas on the city's Savvy Citizen alert platform and to use door hangers and flyers to notify affected residents.
The council confirmed the contractor has obtained required city permits. The company also said it can extend service up to 100 feet at no cost, beyond which the customer typically funds an extension. Officials stressed the project should not impose costs on the city and invited residents to report complaints or safety concerns during construction.
Construction-related disturbances such as short-term netted areas, small bore pits and road staging were described as temporary; the company said crews will fill excavations promptly and maintain daily checks. The council encouraged proactive communication; staff agreed to post detailed area schedules once work phases are finalized.
The city did not take formal action beyond receiving the presentation and confirming permitting and notification procedures.
