Devizes Road in Swindon to shut for three months for gas upgrades
The section of pipe being replaced is more than 80 years old and has reached the end of its operational life, the utility company said.In response to the closure, Friends of Old Town, which represents the Old Town Business Association, is holding a series of new summer street events to bring trade into the area.The events will take place on Wood Street on 3, 17 and 31 August and will include funfair rides, outdoor games, music and food."These Sunday Socials are about turning disruption into something worth coming out for. They're designed to keep the area alive and thriving, not only for traders, but for the whole town," said Kris Talikowski, association chair.The events are partly being sponsored by Wales & West Utilities.Ross Gregory, from the company, said it understood the pressure roadworks can place on local high streets."That's why we're pleased to support this community-led programme of events, a positive and creative way of keeping Old Town vibrant while we deliver vital gas infrastructure upgrades," he added.
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