WORK is set to start in a Wrexham village next month - and is expected to last up to 18 months.

Wales & West Utilities (WWU) has announced they will be starting work to upgrade the gas pipes in the Chester Road area of Gresford and is inviting members of the local community to hear more about the plans.

WWU say the investment work, which starts in July, is 'essential' to keep the gas flowing safely to heat and power local homes and businesses.

Barring any engineering difficulties, it is due to finish in December 2025.

Members of the local community are being invited to a drop-in session which will take place between between 1.30pm and 6.30pm on Tuesday, June 4 at Blue Room, Gresford Trust Memorial Hall.

Residents will be able to view plans and direct any questions to members of the project team.

WWU say they have liaised with Wrexham Council to plan the work and traffic management will be required.

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Adam Smith is managing this gas pipe upgrade work. He said: "We’d like to see members of the local community at our drop-in event so that we can share plans of the work.

"While most of the gas network is underground and out of sight, it plays a central role in the daily lives of people across the wider Wrexham area. Whether it’s heating your home, making the family dinner or having a hot bath, we understand how important it is for your gas supply to be safe and reliable and there when you need it.

"We know that working in areas like this is not ideal, but it really is essential to make sure we keep the gas flowing to homes and businesses in the area, and to make sure the gas network is fit for the future. We’ll have a team of gas engineers on site throughout the project to make sure our work is completed as safely and as quickly as possible while keeping disruption to a minimum.

"This work is essential to keep the gas flowing to local homes and businesses today, and to make sure the gas network is ready to transport hydrogen and biomethane, so we can all play our part in a green future."