Pacific Gas & Electric Company is set to conduct “a critical gas safety initiative” later this month above natural gas transmission lines in Morgan Hill that will allow first responders to more quickly get to pipelines to work on them in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.
“In an emergency or natural disaster, every second counts,” said Tim Main, Morgan Hill Fire Department Battalion Chief. “Clearing obstructions to a gas line will not only save time, it may help save lives.”
In the city limits, PG&E will be replacing about 300 obstructions to pipeline safety, including trees, shrubs and structures such as gazebos and sheds, said PG&E spokesman Jeff Smith.
“This landscaping and replanting work will provide Morgan Hill with new trees and vegetation,” Smith said. Replacement of obstructions on private property will be completed at the utility company’s expense.
In Morgan Hill, PG&E will work for up to six weeks starting by the end of May and into June between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The work is expected to cause minor traffic delays due to partial lane closures to allow work to be conducted safely, according to PG&E.
