Emergency Gas Main Replacement – A351 Valley Road, Harmans Cross

Southern Gas Networks will be undertaking essential emergency works to replace a

deteriorating medium pressure gas main along the A351 Valley Road in Harmans

Cross. Emergency works will commence on Tuesday 19 August 2025 and is expected

to last for approximately 29 weeks. This work is necessary due to a history of recurring

gas leaks and the existing infrastructure has now reached the end of its operational life.

SGN are no longer able to complete repairs, replacement is the only permanent

solution to avoid further disruptive leaks in the future. 

The following Press Release is attached:-

Emergency Gas Main replacement

Wildflowers Flourishing

As a result of Cllr. Duckworth's efforts we can now enjoy Wild Flower areas within the Hayricks which are thriving despite the weather. 

Recycling Centres

Following public opposition the proposed introduction of a booking system will now be confined to just four of the ten sites across the county.  These are Dorchester, Wimborne, Shaftesbury and Sherborne.

In this issue:

• New booking system coming later this year at household recycling centres
• Major harbour wall construction programme to begin in autumn to allow seahorses to breed
• Managing weed growth within Dorset's highway network
• Iconic stretch of South West Coast Path reopens
• Have your say on the Swanage’s Shore Road and Green Seafront
• More News

DC Newsletter Update with Nick Ireland's Response to Proposed Recycling Booking System