Repairs ongoing following Blairgowrie gas leak
SGN say due to the "complex" nature of the repair it's unknown when surrounding roads will re-open
Last updated 25th Jul 2024
A number of streets remain closed in Blairgowrie a day after a gas leak in the Perthshire town.
The leak was reported at around 2pm on Wednesday, 24th July, on Terminus Street.
Gas Brae, Commercial Street and a section of Back Brae have been closed while SGN engineers complete a repair of the damaged gas main.
It's unknown when surrounding streets will re-open.
The public are being asked to avoid the area.
SGN posted an update on their website, saying: "Our engineers are continuing emergency repairs in Terminus Street, Blairgowrie following third party damage to our gas main.
"To allow these specialist repairs to be carried out and to ensure everyone’s safety, Gas Brae, Commercial Street and a section of Back Brae have been closed.
"The nearby Tesco Superstore and petrol station have been evacuated and closed as a precaution for safety reasons.
"This is a complex repair due to the extent of the damage and it's still too early to say at this stage when the surrounding roads will re-open."
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A number of roads remain closed in the Terminus Street area of Blairgowrie due to a gas leak.
"The closures are expected to remain in place until tomorrow. (25th July)
"The incident was reported around 2pm on Wednesday, 24 July.
"Some premises have been evacuated as a precaution.
"The public is asked to avoid the area."