PROPERTIES have been evacuated in a Hampshire village after a gas leak was found.
Church Road in Swanmore, just outside The Brickmakers pub, is closed between Lower Chase Road and New Road.
A message from SGN's Southern Repair Team was posted on Swanmore Parish Council's Facebook page.
It said: “Due to multiple leaks/gas readings in buildings and properties, as a safety precaution we have evacuated properties in proximity to the leak location – we’ll also be closing the road between the entrance to the Brickmakers public house and the junction of Lower Chase.
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“Residents of properties evacuated are being looked after by the team on site. Temporary hotel accommodation has been sorted for those residents affected including support with shopping vouchers and food vouchers/just eat as required.
“We are no longer able to repair the section of gas main leaking, replacement of this pipe is the only permanent solution to address the issuing of leaks on this gas main. We anticipate the work will take approximately five days to complete.
“The Brickmakers Pub remains open as usual – access to the pub will be from the south side of Church Road.
“Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience we cause and thank you for your patience and understanding.”
The post advised residents to keep updates via sgn.co.uk/our-gas-works/roadworks-your-area or to call the customer service team on 0800 912 1700 or email customer@SGN.co.uk.
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