Northern Gas Networks has yet to reveal what caused a huge gas leak in Harrogate that left 3,000 homes without supplies for two days.
The company, which distributes gas, opened an emergency hub at Styan Community Centre in Jennyfields on Saturday to help people without hot water or cooking facilities.
It gave away thousands of electric heaters and hot plates and distributed £10 meal vouchers.
The company’s rapid response earned praise from locals but it has yet to say what caused Friday’s leak, which could be smelt for miles around.
John Richardson, director of customer operations at Northern Gas Networks, said:
“We will be carrying out a full investigation into the cause of the escape in Ripon Road, and it is not possible to comment further at this time.
“Our priority right now is to get the remaining properties reconnected to the gas.”
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Temporary lights have been in places near the Hydro on Ripon Road since September 9. The work was scheduled for four weeks so it had already overrun before Friday’s incident.
People were evacuated from the Hydro on Friday.
Asked what the works were for, why they were delayed and when it would finish, a Northern Gas Networks spokeswoman said:
“This is essential gas mains replacement works to modernise the gas network.
“The scope of works changed after the project began, which extended the duration of the work.
“We’ll advise on a completion date as soon as possible, but traffic management is likely to be in place for another couple of weeks.”
