Incident at Langstone House, Havant - update 4pm
19/01/2010
Confirmed gas leak at Langstone House
The latest situation following the confirmed gas leak at Langstone House in Lockerly Road, West Leigh, Havant is as follows:
As at 3.30pm today tests completed by Southern Gas Network have confirmed that emissions in the building have returned to safe levels.
We are therefore delighted to announce that residents are able to return to their homes at Langstone House today.
We will be initiating a controlled return to Langstone House and residents will need to report to the rest centre at Havant Leisure Centre or call the emergency helpline to arrange returning home. Emergency telephone helpline 023 9279 4500 option 2.
The rest centre will remain open until all residents are safely back at home.
The emergency planning team involving, Guinness Hermitage, Havant Borough Council, Hampshire County Council and the Police will dissolve once everyone is back home this evening.
We'd like to thank everyone involved for their patience and understanding during this difficult time.
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For further information contact:
Guinness Hermitage:
Jo Littlechild tel: 023 9279 4057 or mobile: 07970 780177
Nigel Peters tel: 023 9279 4025
Havant Borough Council
Jo Humphreys tel: 023 9244 6491.
Guinness Hermitage
Guinness Hermitage is part of The Guinness Partnership, one of the countrys leading providers of affordable housing with over 53,000 homes and more than 110,000 customers. Guinness Hermitage provides a wide range of services including care and support, neighbourhood investment, housing management and rental or ownership opportunities to over 11,500 homes across south and south-west England.
www.guinnesshermitage.co.uk
