Vectren : Gas pipeline upgrades underway in Oakwood

April 23, 2014

Media contact: Chase Kelley, 812-491-4128 or kckelley@vectren.com

One Vectren Square

Evansville, IN 47708

Oakwood, Ohio - Contract crews working for Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio (Vectren) have begun replacing gas mains and service lines in Oakwood 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 Oakwood, more than $2 million will go toward replacing more than 3.5 miles of gas main and more than 350 service lines in 2014. Since 2009, 5.7 miles have been replaced within the city. Vectren intends to replace in total nearly 25 miles in Oakwood 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."
The following streets will be affected during this project: Acorn Drive, E Schantz Avenue, Wisteria Drive, Beverly Place, Spirea Drive, Shafor Boulevard, Harman Boulevard, Dellwood Avenue, Greenmount Boulevard and Shroyer Road. Visit the Active Projects tab on www.vectren.com/pipelinereplacement to view maps of all areas in Oakwood where construction will take place.
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 Oakwood 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.
Oakwood is one of more than 40 cities in Ohio undergoing this type of pipeline replacement. Since 2009, nearly
220 miles of gas mains have been replaced in the Vectren Ohio territory, which has led to a 20 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, energy services and coal mining. To learn more about Vectren, visit www.vectren.com.
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