UGI Natural Gas System Upgrades in Loyalsock Township Create Conversion Opportunities

UGI Utilities, Inc. commenced a natural gas main replacement initiative in Loyalsock Township this week, marking significant infrastructure improvements designed to enhance service reliability and safety. The project represents UGI's ongoing commitment to maintaining and upgrading its distribution network while simultaneously creating conversion possibilities for properties located along the construction pathway. The underground replacement work will focus on three key roadway segments: Country Club Drive between Edercrest Road and East Third Street, Saint Davids Road between Edercrest Road and East Third Street, and Edercrest Road between Saint Davids Road and Country Club Drive.

Construction operations are scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:00pm, with anticipated impacts including lane restrictions, detours, and parking limitations affecting drivers, residents, and local business operations. The nature of the main replacement work will necessitate temporary natural gas service interruptions, requiring UGI personnel to access properties for equipment inspection and relighting procedures. These coordinated access arrangements ensure proper system restoration following main installation completion.

The infrastructure enhancement project follows a phased restoration approach, with temporary surface restoration occurring immediately after new main installation concludes. Final paving operations will be scheduled for a later date, minimizing prolonged disruption to the community while ensuring proper infrastructure integration. The timing of this upgrade presents a strategic opportunity for homes and businesses situated along the project route to consider converting to natural gas service, leveraging the newly installed infrastructure for potential energy cost savings and efficiency improvements.

UGI Utilities, Inc. serves more than 760,000 customers across its service territory as a comprehensive natural gas and electric utility provider. Additional information regarding company operations and services is accessible through their official website at https://www.ugi.com. The Loyalsock Township project exemplifies UGI's systematic approach to infrastructure modernization, balancing necessary service improvements with community impact mitigation while creating valuable energy conversion opportunities for local property owners.