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Enbridge to replace town gas mains; city says residents will be notified and interruptions are not expected
Summary
Enbridge and contractor Whitaker Construction will replace Mendon’s gas mains starting in southeast neighborhoods; the company told the council there should be no service interruptions and will notify residents via door hangers, social media and water bills.
Mendon — The mayor announced a multi-stage gas main replacement project led by Enbridge with Whitaker Construction as the contractor. Work will begin in the southeast portion of town and continue until weather conditions halt outdoor construction for the season.
City staff said the work will include digging in rights-of-way and service lines into homes, but Enbridge told the council that the company expects no interruptions to gas service. The mayor emphasized notification plans: door hangers, social-media notices, and options to include information in utility bills so residents receive direct notice.
Why it matters: Replacing aging gas infrastructure requires coordination and timely resident notification to reduce disruption. Council members asked staff to provide a point of contact and to ensure notification reaches affected properties when one-block closures or driveway access impacts are necessary.
Details: Work will proceed until weather forces a seasonal pause; construction will resume in spring. The contractor said it has experience restoring surfaces after work and the council asked staff to coordinate temporary road closures and traffic control with Public Works.
Next steps: Public Works and city staff will coordinate schedules with Enbridge and Whitaker and post notices to residents in advance of work in their neighborhoods.
