Vectren : Gas pipeline upgrades to begin in Lewisburg, Ohio

June 25, 2015

Media contact: Natalie Hedde, 812-491-5105 or nhedde@vectren.com

One Vectren Square

Evansville, IN 47708

Lewisburg, Ohio - Contract crews working for Vectren Energy Delivery (Vectren) will soon begin replacing gas mains and service lines in Lewisburg as part of the company's pipeline replacement program, which is a multi- year program to replace about 700 miles of bare steel and cast iron pipeline infrastructure throughout Ohio. In Lewisburg, $600,000 will go toward replacing more than one mile of gas main and nearly 100 service lines in
2015. Since 2008, approximately one mile has been replaced within the city. Vectren intends to replace a total of two miles in Lewisburg over the next several years.
"To ensure the continued reliability of our natural gas pipeline systems and service, Vectren has undertaken a program to replace essentially all of our bare steel and cast iron pipeline infrastructure," said Colleen Ryan, Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio president. "These infrastructure enhancements are vital to meeting federal requirements and ensuring the continued safety of our system for decades to come."
Streets affected during this project will include: Ackton Avenue, Horn Street, Main Street, Harrison Street, Twin Street, Orchard Street, Moore Avenue, Water Street, Floyd Street, Clay Street and Depot Lane. Visit the Active Projects tab on www.vectren.com/pipelinereplacement to view a map of the streets in Lewisburg where construction will take place in 2015.
In most cases, a polyethylene (plastic) system is being installed to replace the current bare steel and cast iron gas pipeline system. First, the gas main will be replaced within the right-of-way, and then the service lines running directly to homes and businesses will be replaced. Upon completion of the project, affected yards, sidewalks and streets will be restored.
"Construction for these pipeline projects may take several weeks to complete, and times may vary based on the size of the project, weather, ground surface/soil and other situations that may arise," said Ryan. "Please be assured that Vectren and its contractors will make every effort to complete each project as quickly as possible and minimize impact to customers and the community."
Prior to service replacement, a Vectren representative will contact customers to provide an overview of the required work. Vectren reminds Lewisburg residents to please keep the following in mind:
 Please exercise caution when driving through the construction zones.
 We urge residents and their children to keep a safe distance away from any work zones.
Lewisburg is one of more than 40 cities in Ohio undergoing this type of pipeline replacement. Since 2009, more than 200 miles of gas mains have been replaced in the Vectren Ohio territory, which has led to a 15 percent reduction in leak calls and a reduction in natural gas emissions from the distribution system. For more information about the program, visit Vectren.com/pipelinereplacement.

Vectren Corporation (NYSE: VVC) is an energy holding company headquartered in Evansville, Ind.
Vectren's energy delivery subsidiaries provide gas and/or electricity to more than 1 million customers in adjoining service territories that cover nearly two-thirds of Indiana and west central Ohio. Vectren's nonutility subsidiaries and affiliates currently offer energy-related products and services to customers throughout the U.S. These include infrastructure services and energy services. To learn more about Vectren, visit www.vectren.com.
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